Moustokouloura
Recipe
- Title:
- Moustokouloura
- Categories:
- Cookies, Greek
- Yield:
- 24 servings
Directions
- Karen Mintzias 2 tb Honey 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
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
- Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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