Sesame Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
6 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, beaten (mixed with the milk)
7 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Cream butter. Add sugar gradually.
Add eggs one at a time alternately with orange juice.
Add flour that has been sifted with soda and baking powder, a little bit at a time. Should be a soft dough.
Shape as desired and brush with egg and milk mixture. Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.
Use greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees to 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.