There are so many special eating traditions associated with Greek Easter; red-dyed eggs; roast lamb on the spit; tsourekia (egg loaves); flaounes (Cypriot Cheese-filled Pastries); mayeritsa (offal stew); and koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies). These Greek Easter delights are savoured and enjoyed on... moreThere are so many special eating traditions associated with Greek Easter; red-dyed eggs; roast lamb on the spit; tsourekia (egg loaves); flaounes (Cypriot Cheese-filled Pastries); mayeritsa (offal stew); and koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies). These Greek Easter delights are savoured and enjoyed on Easter Sunday when families return home from mass, just after midnight, and during festivities on the day, when rebirth and spiritual renewal are celebrated.
Here we are sharing a wonderful Koulourakia recipe. There are many different Koulourakia recipes, but what sets KO’s Koulourakia apart from the others is their intoxicating aroma – a combination of vanilla extract, orange and Chios mastiha. This gorgeous aroma cocktail will fill your kitchen when the Koulourakia are baking and your palate as you enjoy them. They are not too sweet, perfectly crumbly and incredibly moreish, so they may not last long, but if any are left over after Easter, you can enjoy them as a dunking cookie with your coffee or tea or a long glass of milk. less
