This recipe is originally one from a selection of recipes that I developed for a school project (EPQ) I did back in 2020/2021, which was a recipe book dedicated to different biscuits/cookies from an array of different countries all over the world.
The Koulourakia is a traditional Greek easter biscuit, and these are a vegan iteration of this traditional treat. This version of the biscuit has a stronger orange and spiced flavour, as well as a slightly crunchier texture than its traditional counterpart.
Ingredients
Dough
- 125g Olive oil
- 50g Caster sugar
- 50g Muscovado sugar
- 125ml Orange juice
- 240g Plain flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Dusting
- 2 tbsp Caster sugar
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)
- Mix the olive oil, sugar and orange juice in a large bowl and set to the side
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon
- Slowly add the dry mixture into the large wet mixture bowl and fold together to create a soft dough
- Cover the dough and leave for 10 minutes
- Mix 2 tbsp of caster sugar and 1 tbsp of cinnamon to create a dusting for the biscuits
- Roll the dough into the desired shape (a twisted ‘8’ shape is traditional, but other shapes like those pictured above work too) and coat in the sugar and cinnamon dusting
- Place on a lined tray and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown
- Once cool, store in an airtight container
