Kourambiethes (Greek Christmas Sweets) Recipe
Ingredients:
- # 16 fl. oz. (450 ml.) olive oil
- # 4 oz. (125g) sugar
- # 1 whole egg and 1 yolk
- # 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- # 4 tbsps brandy
- # 4 oz. (125g) almonds, roasted and coarsely ground
- # 1 lb. (450g) flour
- # icing suagar for coating
Directions:
- # Pour the olive oil into a large bowl and beat in the sugar
- # Add the eggs, almonds, cinnamon, almonds and brandy and beat again
- # Carefully add the flour until the dough is a soft consistency that will not stick to your hands
- # Divide the dough into pieces the size of a walnut and shape kourambiethes into rounds, oblongs and ovals
- # Place on an oiled baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F, Gas Mark 4, 180C for 15-20 minutes
- # Allow to cool a little then sift icing sugar over them, covering them completely
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