Semolina Cookies (Koulouria)
Recipe by Androula Kefala
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 Fine semolina
- 2/3 Sunflower oil
- 3/4 Sugar
- 1 Cinnamon
- 1/2 Cloves (ground)
- 1/2 Mastic gum (in grains)
- 3-4 Mahlab (in grains)
- 220 Sourdough starter (or yeast)
- 3 1/2 Water (lukewarm)
- 1/2 Boiled sesame seeds
METHOD
- In a mortar or blender, place the mastic gum and mahlab grains and grind them. In a bowl, add the semolina, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and the ground mastic and mahlab, and mix well.
- Add the sourdough starter and the lukewarm water, and knead thoroughly until you have a soft dough. Take a piece of dough and roll it into a log shape. Dip it into the sesame seeds and then roll it so the sesame seeds stick all over. Shape the cookies into various designs and place them on a baking tray lined with non-stick parchment paper.
- Cover the cookies and let them rest for 2-3 hours to rise. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Alternatively, you can bake them in a wood-fired oven.
