It’s not quite Christmas yet but these Greek influenced cookies are a delicious hint of winter although a traditional Greek Easte…more
Ingredients
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225 ml olive oil
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90 ml sweet red wine
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45 ml fresh orange juice
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35 g granulated sugar
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25 g roasted sesame seeds
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grated zest of 1/2 an orange
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1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground cloves / cardamom
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1/4 tsp baking soda / bicarb
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500 g gluten-free / plain flour
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1/2 tbsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp xanthan gum if using gf flour
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soft brown sugar as required
Steps
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In a large bowl, mix together the oil, wine, orange juice, granulated sugar, sesame seeds, orange zest, cinnamon and cloves
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Sieve the baking powder, baking soda and xanthan gum with the flour into the bowl and knead until you form a soft dough. If using gluten-free flour, keep a handful of flour back and add it to the mixture only if required
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Preheat the oven to gas 3 / 170C / 325F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
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Pinch off golfball-sized pieces of dough and roll into thin sausage shapes
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Form into an ornate S shape as shown and place on the baking sheet
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Sprinkle with the brown sugar and bake for 25 – 30 minutes
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Let cool for 5 minutes on the tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool
