Koulourakia(Greek Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. unsalted butter
1/2 c. sugar
3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
sesame seed (optional)

Preparation

Whip butter and cream together with sugar. Add baking powder to flour. Add to butter mixture. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Shape into braids/twists. Sprinkle sesame seed. Brush tops with egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon of water. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.