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roll - Easter Cookies

Source of Recipe

??? internet, somewhere


Recipe Introduction

also known as Greek Easter Cookies

List of Ingredients

2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
PLUS 1 whole egg
1/2 cup milk
8 cups sifted flour
2 level teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon orange zest


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350. Use ungreased baking sheets.
In a bowl, sift together flour and baking powder and set aside.
In large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
Add the 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add milk and then slowly mix in the flour.
The dough will get slightly stiff so work until the 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" long.
Fold each strip into thirds, side by side by side, and then press lightly together at ends.
Place cookies on baking sheet and brush tops with the beaten egg.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.