Moustokouloura (Wine Must Cookies)
Recipe
- Title:
- Moustokouloura (Wine Must Cookies)
- Categories:
- Cookies, Greek
- Yield:
- 24 servings
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 c All-purpose flour
- 1/2 c Petimezi
- -plus extra for kneading
- -(Greek wine must syrup)
- 2 ts Baking soda
OR
Italian vino cotto- 1 tb Freshly ground cinnamon
OR
Honey- 1 tb Freshly ground cloves
- 1/2
- Orange; (grated zest)
- 1/4 c Mild olive oil
- 1 c Orange juice
- 2 tb Honey
Directions
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves into a large bowl, making a well in the center.
- In a smaller bowl, beat the olive oil with the honey, petimezi, grated orange zest, and 1/2 the orange juice and pour into the well.
- Mix together to make a dough, adding the remaining orange juice as necessary.
Directions
- Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth but not stiff.
- Cover with a cloth and leave to relax for 30 minutes or longer.
Directions
- Break off pieces of dough, about 2 tablespoonfuls each, and roll into snakes about 1/2-inch in diameter.
- Press the two ends together, forming oval wreaths, and place on an oiled or non-stick baking sheet.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 375 F for 10-15 minutes- until they are brown and crunchy, but not too hard.
Directions
- Source: Recipes from a Greek Island - by Susie Jacobs ISBN: 0-671-74531-X
Directions
- This recipe was typed for you by Karen Mintzias.
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