Koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb butter or 1 lb margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 -5 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
sesame seeds
beaten egg white

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter& sugar until very light& fluffy.
Add egg yolks, milk, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon& baking soda; mix well.
Gradually add flour, about 1 cup at a time, until dough is no longer sticky (dough should not stick to your hands, but should not be too dry).
Dough should be easy to handle without chilling.
Take a 1\" lump of dough, and roll into a 6\" log on work surface.
Sprinkle a few sesame seeds on work surface; roll log over seeds.
Form log into a ring or twist; place on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
Brush each ring or twist with egg white.
Bake 15-17 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container.