Kouloudrake (Sesame Greek Easter Cookies)
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1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
6 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 beaten egg mixed with
7 Tbsp. milk

Cream butter. Add sugar gradually. Add eggs one at a time alternately with orange juice. Add flour that has been sifted with soda and baking powder, a little bit at a time (should be a soft dough). Shape as desired and brush with egg and milk mixture. Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed. Use greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees to 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.