Cookie Recipes - Orthodox Cookies Recipe

  
 

Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes - Orthodox Cookies

 

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/3 cups/200 g all-purpose/plain flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/8 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup/125 g butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup/100 g granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp ground aniseeds

  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

  • 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk + 1 large egg white

  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp milk 

  • 4 tbsp sesame seeds

Method:

  1. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl.  Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

  2. Add the aniseeds and lemon zest. With mixer at high speed, beat the whole egg and egg yolk and 2 tablespoons milk until frothy in a large bowl.

  3. Beat the egg mixture into the batter. Mix in the dry ingredients to form a smooth dough. Divide the dough in half.

  4. Form into 8-inch (20-cm) logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas 5. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Discard the plastic wrap.

  6. Slice the dough 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Roll each slice into a &inch (15-cm) log and form into an S­shape, flattening it slightly.

  7. Place the cookies 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Mix the egg white and remaining milk in a small bowl.

  8. Brush over the cookies and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 8-10  minutes, or until just golden at the edges. Transfer to racks and let cool.