Ingredients (approximately 12 koulouria)
- 9 ounces warm water
- 3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 3/4 teaspoons dried yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cups sesame seeds
Time - 1 hour and 45 minutes (overnight)
- Preparation - 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Baking (430 degrees) - 20 minutes
Preparation
- Combine the dried yeast and warm water, add 3 tablespoons of flour, and let sit for 24 hours (overnight)
- The next day, combine the remaining flour and salt in a large bowl
- Dig a well in the center of the flour and add the sugar, olive oil, and yeast into the center
- Knead slowly until the mixture forms a dough
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size (about an hour)
- Heat the oven to 430 degrees
- While the oven is heating, cut the dough into 12 equal parts by cutting the dough into quarters and then each quarter into thirds
- Roll each piece of dough in your hands to create a long cylinder the width of a finger
- One at a time, dip the dough cylinders in water, connect the two loose ends to create a ring, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and place on a greased baking sheet
- Bake in the oven at 430 degrees for 10 minutes until golden brown
- Your koulouria are ready to enjoy!
- These are best consumed the same day. If you would like to save some for a later date, they can be stored in the freezer in an airtight freezer safe container