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Greek Butter Cookies/ Koulourakia

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Makes about 80 cookies:
​1 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
​4 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
zest of 2 large lemons
​2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
​6 and 1/2 -7 cups all purpose flour
​egg wash: 4 egg yolks plus 4 tablespoons water
​In a tabletop mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter with the sugar until fluffy.
​Add the vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
​Beat the eggs and yolks with the sugar mixture until fluffy.
​Add the heavy whipping cream and beat well.
​Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
​Zest the lemons over the flour mixture and mix to combine.
​Add the flour mixture in a few batches while the mixer is beating all of the ingredients on a low speed.
​Beat until well combined. Check the dough and add 1/2 cup more all purpose flour if needed to form dough that is not very sticky and so that it is easy to work with.
Set aside and cover with a clean towel.
​Allow the dough to rest at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
​Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, 204 degrees Celsius.
​Form the dough into walnut, or golf ball sized rounds.
Roll each round out into about 8 inch cylinders.
Fold in half and twist until a braid forms.
Place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Continue until all of the cookies are formed.
​To make the egg wash, combine the egg yolks with water and whisk well until smooth.
​Brush the egg wash over each cookie.
​Bake 20-30 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Rotate trays (place the bottom tray on the top rack and the top tray on the bottom for even baking) halfway through baking.
Allow the cookies to cool completely.
Store them in an airtight container.
Serve with tea or coffee.
​Enjoy!
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  • @jamessheridan4306
    @jamessheridan43064 жыл бұрын

    About 20 years ago, I found myself unexpectedly between apartments (too long a story). I was introduced to an elderly Greek lady who rented rooms in her home. Mrs. Lecomentros had her baking day every two weeks come hell or high water. NOTHING interfered with that ever. On those days I'd come home from work to the scent of fresh baking and a plate of these cookies (wreath shaped and topped with sesame seeds) on the dresser in my room. Needless to say, I began to miss her and those delicious cookies the very day I moved into my new place. So grateful to finally have this recipe at last!

  • @jaxxbrat2634

    @jaxxbrat2634

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes covered with sasame seeds my fav..

  • @elainesakis3951
    @elainesakis39513 жыл бұрын

    Dimitra, I am Greek and I have a business in baking. I don't know how I came across, but you really give very good instructions. As the generation of the elder women who used to bake is disappearing, we can't find hardly anyone in the family who can bake. So, I am making diples for a wedding.

  • @francescacastiglione7094
    @francescacastiglione70942 жыл бұрын

    My longest friend is Greek-American. Her parents were from Greece. I loved them so much. Her Mom, Koula, always had the most amazing (family secret) Greek cookies ready for me whenever I came by. I miss Koula and Nicko so much and have been dying for a recipe for her delicious cookies. Thank you for sharing. I’m definitely going to try your recipe! Thank you for sharing!

  • @ladyloneill
    @ladyloneill7 жыл бұрын

    My favorite cookie in the world! and you've told me so clearly how to make them. Thank you. Love your instruction.

  • @Hummingbird777
    @Hummingbird777 Жыл бұрын

    My mom used to make these for holidays! Oh how I miss them and my mom. Thank you!

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @helenaling2068
    @helenaling20684 жыл бұрын

    They were so yummy, Made so many cookies, shared with my neighbour and brothers. Made exactly as per recipe except I switched out orange for lemon zest, because that is how my mom made them. Thank you!

  • @Lelliott1122
    @Lelliott11226 жыл бұрын

    OMG! This is a must do for me, I love anything lemon and lots of butter. Thank you❤️

  • @Anastasia-np1mj
    @Anastasia-np1mj2 жыл бұрын

    Made these last year and they were really good. Came back this year to make them again for our Pascha. This time round I added quarter cup of freshly squeezed orange juice. Oh my goodness! They tasted like my mom’s, eternal be her memory! Thank you for the recipe…. I’ve been trying to get my koulouria just right. These are really really good 👍. Bravo!

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @sunshine2049
    @sunshine20497 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dimitra excellent recipe I have been making these for such a long time but I like to add the addition of anise seeds or extract. Try it sometime it gives it a Mediterranean flair to the cookie

  • @peggylekkas94
    @peggylekkas943 жыл бұрын

    Always love following your recipes, easy and clear and very scrumptious. Thank you

  • @jacquiwhitehouse2924
    @jacquiwhitehouse29244 жыл бұрын

    TFS Will be making these with my grandson LOVE&PREYS THIS EASTER TIME 🙏🙏 STAY SAFE 😷🙏🙏 Love Light & Angel Blessings from Across The pond 🇬🇧

  • @catherinebrown2194
    @catherinebrown21947 ай бұрын

    Made these tonight and they came out delicious! Thanks for the easy instructions.

  • @angelafrosos3075
    @angelafrosos30753 ай бұрын

    The bes tKoulourakia recipe I ever made and I ever had delicious!!! thank you!!!

  • @JM32023
    @JM320233 жыл бұрын

    Made mine last night. Thank you for the recipe

  • @trishmanousos8739
    @trishmanousos87393 жыл бұрын

    I just made these and this recipe is a keeper! Thank you.

  • @claudiaderhodes7921
    @claudiaderhodes79212 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for show the complete process.. I had the recipe and I had been helping in my church for years but every time I try in my own I never get good results.. today I saw your video and I deduced to try it and I got a great result.. now i understood that my problema was that I was whipping the egged before to add them to the sugar and butter.. thank you very much!!

  • @kerrykyriakides3386
    @kerrykyriakides33863 жыл бұрын

    Just made these for the 1st time very easy to make and the taste is amazing ♥️♥️♥️

  • @kadeff
    @kadeff6 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite recipe so far. Thanks

  • @carmenkonstantopoulos4673
    @carmenkonstantopoulos46732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the recipe you made it look so easy I was stressing about it

  • @sula6444
    @sula64445 жыл бұрын

    LOVELY, Dimitra !!!!!!!

  • @maryyiamarelos6179
    @maryyiamarelos61797 жыл бұрын

    Your koulouria are lovely. I make them every year for paska. My favourite part in making them is how my kids big and small all get involved with the shaping. We all sit around laughing and joking and I thank god for these moments as I know they won't last forever. That's what koulouria mean to me. Happy Easter to you and you family, thanks for sharing your recipes. X

  • @afrokatsis5708
    @afrokatsis57086 жыл бұрын

    Luv watching ur videos it’s helping me with my Greek cooking

  • @greekfire995
    @greekfire995 Жыл бұрын

    My yia yia makes these a lot. Very buttery with a slight sweetness. Goes great with coffee.

  • @sylviasanchez5868
    @sylviasanchez58684 жыл бұрын

    I made these for Orthodox Easter. Though they were only butter flavored-still good but not lemony. I forgot to actually add the lemon juice whoops! (because I saw in the written part of this recipe to just use the zest and add it to the flour). No worries! Now I’ll have to make another batch, 😋 I also ended up making slightly orange flavored ones-tasty, too! Thank you!

  • @LDHBees
    @LDHBees2 жыл бұрын

    I love these cookies! Not too sweet and always perfect. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I like them without the lemon flavor ... they are just right any time of the year! Blessings.

  • @timothythomas1626
    @timothythomas16266 жыл бұрын

    I love these cookies.

  • @doristserkezis998
    @doristserkezis9988 ай бұрын

    Delicious recipe. Fantastic.

  • @salwakatba2704
    @salwakatba27042 жыл бұрын

    Hi lovely lady I love everything u do and all the time I try to do them I live in Canada in Windsor I wish u come one day and yr kids are just lovely like u God bless u always

  • @michaelpenzikis1234
    @michaelpenzikis12342 жыл бұрын

    Made them today with my daughter and they came out perfectly. Thank you Dimitra.

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @joycemaggitti9002
    @joycemaggitti90022 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the recipe, my families is a little different but I am definetly trying these net,

  • @melisathorne7283
    @melisathorne72836 жыл бұрын

    I made these for Christmas and they were perfection. My sister still talks about them.

  • @bootyboo7886
    @bootyboo78867 жыл бұрын

    oh my goodness those are my favorite!!!! I hope you make more cookies. I miss the diples...those honey sweets great video!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @mativaforzaitalia5638
    @mativaforzaitalia56382 жыл бұрын

    Can't stop eating them...sooo Good.thank you😘

  • @chrispcooks2909
    @chrispcooks29097 жыл бұрын

    Love these! perfect with a cup of tea. I always make the S shape, we used to call them snake biscuits when I was a kid :)

  • @sarkismenjian6272
    @sarkismenjian6272 Жыл бұрын

    always yummiest recipes

  • @doristserkezis998
    @doristserkezis9988 ай бұрын

    Terrific recipe. ❤️

  • @mike1968442
    @mike19684424 жыл бұрын

    Handsome and respectful son!

  • @kelliannebirchler1814
    @kelliannebirchler18143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much- plan to keep tradition at Easter 🐣

  • @R.V0205
    @R.V0205 Жыл бұрын

    Delicious

  • @nadiarefiat8511
    @nadiarefiat85114 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your recipes god bless you 🌺❤️🌼🙏🌹💕

  • @cindychristie6314
    @cindychristie6314 Жыл бұрын

    Make these about once a year, not with lemons or cream, with orange juice if i have oranges in the house, otherwise just plain, but are still tasty!

  • @albamorales1637
    @albamorales16377 жыл бұрын

    They look delicious! That is a big batch recipe, which I see NO problem with it! Thank you again for sharing. Do you have a recipe for tiramisu gelato? I tried it once, but I wouldn't know how to recreate that flavor in a gelato or ice cream. Thanks again!!

  • @poppywilliams8404
    @poppywilliams84043 жыл бұрын

    Always ready to taste new dishes! Yummy, yum! Doing the air fryer way. Waving to you from south Georgia-land of best Peaches, boiled Peanuts, & Vidalia onions! ; )

  • @YesuSira
    @YesuSira3 ай бұрын

    Thank you my favorite KZreadr!

  • @thegamershadowz-marcus8915
    @thegamershadowz-marcus8915 Жыл бұрын

    Great recipe It’s lols awesome my Yiayia uses oranges tho

  • @illyriumus2938
    @illyriumus2938 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the recipe. Can you please, please post a recipe for a smaller bunch? 80 is a bit too much for my small household lol. Thank you!!!!

  • @zeytunaalsaify1698
    @zeytunaalsaify16983 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @user-lz2ki5bm1j
    @user-lz2ki5bm1j11 ай бұрын

    The colorakia look delicious. Para Polly Oreo, Bravo omorfa.❤

  • @jaimieorfanos4684
    @jaimieorfanos46843 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Dimitra! What are your thoughts on using orange instead?

  • @cathygas5415
    @cathygas5415 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, Dimitta. Thanks for all your delicious recipes. Are you Greek? Your English is perfect !

  • @tammylynn0205
    @tammylynn02052 жыл бұрын

    Recently (last weekend) I had an opportunity to go to a Greek Festival ... I am totally in love with your pastries and food and of course the culture. As an Italian, I do a lot of baking but these cookies are so yummy and my family is addicted to them and wants me to make some. I love soft/chewy cookies. I am not much with sweets; however, I am loving these cookies. Thank you for your video. Would you be able to give me some advice on how I am making them a little chewy for me to enjoy also? Thank you very much!

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    2 жыл бұрын

    These are not very chewy but if you undertake them just a little bit they will be softer. You can play with a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar and see if that makes them a bit chewy.

  • @protect8224
    @protect8224 Жыл бұрын

    I love this kind of biscuits I just want to know is that salty or sweet? Looks so delicate and yummy

  • @Trelokoritso1968

    @Trelokoritso1968

    Жыл бұрын

    Sweet

  • @kathylaughner1345
    @kathylaughner13453 жыл бұрын

    Great instructions! I do not have a stand mixer. Can you provide directions for making the cookies without a stand mixer? Also, how would you make anise cookies? Remove the lemon? Or vanilla? Thank you

  • @stellampetersen7341
    @stellampetersen73415 жыл бұрын

    Well my koulourakia were mushie. I have to add a little flour and work a piece at the time. I don’t see 80-100 cookies. My next batch this weekend will be 7 cups of flour instead of 6 1/2 and different butter.

  • @Warliukasx007
    @Warliukasx0073 ай бұрын

    Would you be able to post measurements for less cookies? 😊😊

  • @levcath13
    @levcath133 жыл бұрын

    Great recipe but at which point do we add the lemon juice? It doesn’t say in the printed recipe either. Thank you and Καλό Πάσχα 💐

  • @debbiepoling6205

    @debbiepoling6205

    3 жыл бұрын

    She used the zest of the lemon, no lemon juice. The zest was added to the flour before mixing.

  • @debbiepoling6205

    @debbiepoling6205

    3 жыл бұрын

    At least I didn’t see her add lemon juice. If it is to be added I’d think it would be added to the wet ingredients prior to adding flour. She mentioned the zest is more flavorful than the juice.

  • @karenrogers4954
    @karenrogers49544 жыл бұрын

    When you live in Costa Rica, nothing is "cheap" here and that includes anything from Amazon!!

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    @jaxxbrat2634

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only for the beaches & weather?

  • @TrinaFlynn
    @TrinaFlynn6 жыл бұрын

    If I divided the recipe in half would it still come out as good :)

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes :)

  • @TrinaFlynn

    @TrinaFlynn

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dimitra's Dishes Thank you ☺️ I’m looking forward to making them. I have been watching many of your delicious videos and saving then to try.

  • @hedder0711
    @hedder07113 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on triopitas?! I want to make them for my Greek bf and his family since they lost their father this year :(

  • @emanuelalazzarini9303
    @emanuelalazzarini93034 ай бұрын

    Hi, could i know the weight of butter in grams ,please? And also of the sugar and flour? Because don t understand puond or libbra

  • @VickiKech
    @VickiKech2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if I could use a food processor instead of a stand mixer.

  • @dollyh.4610
    @dollyh.4610 Жыл бұрын

    I need the Measurements please and thank you

  • @MT-kb8df
    @MT-kb8df2 жыл бұрын

    Can I cut your ingredients in half because I don’t want to make 80 cookies. Can I also store the unbaked dough in the refrigerator until I need it. Please let me know. I try out some of your recipes and they came out great. Thanks

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, of course!! The dough can be frozen too! Wrap it tightly in plastic and freeze up to a month. Thaw and make more cookies. Enjoy!! 🙂

  • @jimzois3220
    @jimzois32204 жыл бұрын

    Any recipes about moustokouloura.

  • @sharongarner3652
    @sharongarner36522 жыл бұрын

    I don't have an electric mixer - too expensive for me right now. Will these work with a hand mixer?

  • @nickbaglas1216
    @nickbaglas12162 жыл бұрын

    Is there a substitute for whipping cream?

  • @Billao456
    @Billao4562 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dimitra, can I place an order for a box full please 😁

  • @anastasia7759
    @anastasia77594 жыл бұрын

    I only have the 6 wire whip attachment for my stand mixer will that do?? Thank You! Btw love your content and your recipes have turned out great for me!

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can use that then, switch to a spatula and finally you can knead it with your hands just like our grandmas did 😊

  • @sapphodesigns2377
    @sapphodesigns23774 жыл бұрын

    Really nice recipe Dimitra..I just sub’d👍

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂 and Welcome to our community :)

  • @stellampetersen7341
    @stellampetersen73415 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dimitra mou! Can I add mahlepi kai mastic as well? How much should I put?

  • @kati3874
    @kati38742 жыл бұрын

    The recipe only show the ingredients Not the measurements of the flour ,sugar ect

  • @katypinotufino4434
    @katypinotufino44349 ай бұрын

    Where can I find the recipe please?

  • @haydehabdolahian7691
    @haydehabdolahian7691 Жыл бұрын

    Why do you changed the bowl ?

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    @lauraarff61313 жыл бұрын

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  • @hrachouhimenjian6997
    @hrachouhimenjian69974 жыл бұрын

    Yummmmmy

  • @eviecartagena4646
    @eviecartagena464610 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤😊😊🎉🎉love you videos

  • @614Michael
    @614Michael3 жыл бұрын

    If I don't have ammonium bicarbonate should I use baking powder or baking soda?

  • @tangomcphearson74

    @tangomcphearson74

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, add baking powder

  • @daphnerodriguez9980
    @daphnerodriguez99804 жыл бұрын

    THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DIMITRA'S GREEK BUTTER COOKIES AMAZING SON💯♥️🖤💚 BROWN FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME 🦋 WOW BEAUTIFUL.

  • @helenkyriakakis6620
    @helenkyriakakis6620 Жыл бұрын

    Why do they get hard after cooling

  • @tasnimprokopis8589
    @tasnimprokopis85892 жыл бұрын

    What is the measurement for the flour,creme and sugar?

  • @catherinelogan6867
    @catherinelogan6867 Жыл бұрын

    What can I substitute for the heavy whipping cream?

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    Жыл бұрын

    milk will work :)

  • @catherinelogan6867

    @catherinelogan6867

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DimitrasDishes thanks! I used lactose free milk...it seems to be working ok. It's taking longer to cook tho...

  • @patriciadoran4440
    @patriciadoran4440 Жыл бұрын

    How do I find written recipes of your cookies

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    Жыл бұрын

    They're all on www.dimitrasdishes.com

  • @DoloresJRush
    @DoloresJRush4 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to make these cookies with honey instead of sugar? And I was curious to know if you have cooked with herbal teas like thyme or hyssop?

  • @0412dodo
    @0412dodo3 жыл бұрын

    I failed at making mine

  • @sassysoutherngal
    @sassysoutherngal8 ай бұрын

    Is there anyone else that can not print this recipe no matter what they try?? I don’t know if it is embedded with so many video ads ect that it just can not print. I guess I will find a printable somewhere else. 😢

  • @annakakorin3124
    @annakakorin31244 жыл бұрын

    where do you think we could find mastika and mahleb?

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amazon or any local Mediterranean/middle eastern market will have both of them 😊

  • @timothythomas1626
    @timothythomas16266 жыл бұрын

    MY DOUGH TURNED INTO SLIME. i HAD GOTTEN THE RECIPE OFF OF PINTERESS. i added more flour to try and dry the slime out to no aval

  • @sleekismboyz605
    @sleekismboyz6055 жыл бұрын

    Fuck yeah these are sick as bro

  • @fotinisoiles5223
    @fotinisoiles52234 жыл бұрын

    Dimitra what happened to you I don’t see your recipes anymore ☹️

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    4 жыл бұрын

    I post 3-5 every week. I’m not sure why KZread isn’t showing them... 😫 must be the new algorithm... however, you can see all of them under the videos tab on my channel :)

  • @fotinisoiles5223

    @fotinisoiles5223

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dimitra's Dishes thank you happy new year ❤️

  • @LOVELOVE197772
    @LOVELOVE1977724 жыл бұрын

    My dough sticks little bit should use flour

  • @DimitrasDishes

    @DimitrasDishes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Olive oil or vegetable oil on your hands and on the board are better :)

  • @LOVELOVE197772

    @LOVELOVE197772

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DimitrasDishes thank you they are delicious almost done