Greek Easter Cookies

Ingredients
450 g (about 4 1/2 cups) flour
1/2 cup butter
250 ml (1 cup) sugar
3 eggs + 1 beaten egg
125 ml (1/2 cup) milk
1 tsp. baking powder
Grated zest of 1 lemon or 1 tsp. vanilla
Blanched flaked almonds


Method
1. Cream the butter together with the sugar; add the milk and flour alternately, followed by the remaining ingredients except the beaten egg and the almonds;
2. work the dough with your hands to obtain a soft smooth texture;
form the dough into thin strips about 40 cm long; fold each strip in half and twist to form a coil; seal the ends by moistening them with a drop of water and pressing together to form a ring;
3. place the cookies on a buttered baking sheet; brush with the beaten egg; sprinkle with almonds;
4. bake at 180° C (350° F) for about 16-18 minutes;
5. remove from the oven and let cool.