greek easter cookies from smyrna

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 cups butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup milk
• 8 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 egg

Recipe

• sift together flour and baking powder and set aside. in large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. add 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each one. add milk and flour.
• work with the hands until dough is smooth. add grated orange rind. dough should be stiff so add additional flour if needed.
• break off small portions of dough and roll out into pencil-size strips about 11 inches long. fold each strip into thirds, sideways, and press lightly together at ends.
• place cookies on ungreased baking sheet. brush tops with beaten egg. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 18 to 20 minutes.