Fasting Cookies
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Below I'll go into more detail. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the orange thoroughly and remove the zest. Then cut it in half and squeeze the juice. You will need 45 ml of orange juice and 1 tsp of zest.
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Step 3
Pour the juice into a deep bowl, add salt and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
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Step 4
Add the orange zest, vanilla flavoring, and vegetable oil, then mix everything again.
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Step 5
Sift the flour and mix it with baking soda in a separate bowl.
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Step 6
Gradually begin adding flour to the bowl with the liquid ingredients. Knead until you get a uniform dough.
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Step 7
The dough should be pliable and not stick to your hands. Roll it into a ball, wrap it in a bag, and refrigerate for 30–40 minutes.
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Step 8
Then divide the dough into 20 g balls. From each piece, roll a rope, fold it in half and twist several times. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
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Step 9
Arrange the cookies on baking parchment, leaving a little space between them. Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for about 15 minutes.
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Step 10
Lenten cookies “Koulourakia” are ready—bon appetit!