Koulouria (Buttery Not Eggy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

500 g butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
4 teaspoons baking powder
6 cups flour
1 pinch salt
1 egg, extra
sesame seeds

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl.
Add eggs one at a time beating each before adding and well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla and brandy.
Sift together salt, flour, carb soda, baking powder.
Add sifted flour mixture gradually by the spoonful.
Mix ingredients well using the dough hook.
Turn out on to lightly floured board and knead lightly by hand.
Rest dough in refrigerator for one hour.
Remove and shape into circles or twists as desired.
Brush tops with well beaten egg and lightly sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.