Recipe Greek Easter Cookies from Smyrna (Cookie)

Required Ingredients:

• 2 cups butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup milk
• 8 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 egg

Preparing/Cooking:

• Sift together flour and baking powder and set aside.
• In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
• Add 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each one.
• Add milk and flour.
• Work with the hands until dough is smooth.
• Add grated orange rind.
• Dough should be stiff so add additional flour if needed.
• Break off small portions of dough and roll out into pencil-size strips about 11 inches long.
• Fold each strip into thirds, sideways, and press lightly together at ends.
• Place cookies on ungreased baking sheet.
• Brush tops with beaten egg.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes.

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