Sesame Koulourakia (Biscuits) Recipe

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Sesame Koulourakia (Biscuits)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk , lukewarm (8 oz)
  • 2 tsp baking ammonia
  • 2 lbs flour , sifted, and a bit extra
  • 2 1/4 cups sesame seeds (315 g = 12 oz)

Directions:

  1. Cream butter with sugar until fluffy and quite pale-coloured (about 5-6 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time. Dissolve baking ammonia in the milk and add milk to the butter/egg mixture.
  2. Add the flour, baking powder and vanilla and mix until you have a pliable dough that doesn't stick to the sides of the mixing bowl (you may need to add a bit more flour as this recipe is from metric and actually calls for a kilo of flour which equals 2.2 lbs).
  3. Shape the dough into whatever shapes you desire. In Greece, we shape it into rings, snails, Ss, braids - you are only limited by your imagination. Do try to keep the shape down to a size that will comfortably fit into your coffee cup for dunking though - and remember - they'll puff up in baking. Brush shapes with water and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Place on greased cookie sheets, or parchment-lined cookie sheets, or silpat.
  4. Bake in a preheated 375F (180C) oven for 15-20 moinutes, or until golden-brown.
  5. Store in an airtight container.
  6. Note: If you can find a 'soft' flour, suited for pastry-making, you'll have a more authentic koulouraki.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1481.56 Kcal (6203 kJ)
Calories from fat 859.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 95.51g 147%
Cholesterol 231.84mg 77%
Sodium 2204.63mg 92%
Potassium 729.99mg 16%
Total Carbs 136.06g 45%
Sugars 26.82g 107%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g 68%
Protein 27.42g 55%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 14.9mg 83%
Calcium 961.7mg 96%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 410.56 Kcal (1719 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.47g 147%
Cholesterol 64.25mg 77%
Sodium 610.93mg 92%
Potassium 202.29mg 16%
Total Carbs 37.7g 45%
Sugars 7.43g 107%
Dietary Fiber 4.74g 68%
Protein 7.6g 55%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 4.1mg 83%
Calcium 266.5mg 96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 36.8
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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