Then the loaves are broken into pieces that slow-bake to a light rusk texture. Easter is the time when EVERYONE brings out their favourite koulourakia recipe and shows off. Paximadia keep almost forever, satisfying everyday snacks with or without tea or coffee to dunk them in. Beat the oil and sugar together until thoroughly mixed. (If mixing by hand, use a whisk and beat until thoroughly blended. A perfect texture imparted with the rich aroma of cinnamon. As they bake, they have an enticing aroma of clove and cinnamon blended with olive oil. 1 cup olive oil, preferably Greek 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup white wine Cinnamon has many beneficial properties, such as antioxidant … The spices can include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and mastic, and more interest and varied texture can come from raisins, currants, nuts, sesame seeds, and citrus peel. Paximathia (pah-xih-MAH-thee-ah), also sometimes spelled paximadia, are kind of the Greek version of Italian biscotti, except these cookies are not as hard or dry as the biscotti I’ve had before. Greek Cinnamon Paximadia A twice-baked biscotti-like cookie (paximadia is Greek for biscuits) coated with cinnamon sugar before the second baking to impart a special fragrance. A crunchy Greek cookie similar to Italian biscotti, this twice-baked treat is made with a flavorful combination of barley flour, sesame seeds, ouzo, and a hint of orange. It is the ideal product for cinnamon lovers. If you can't bear the prospect of preparing paximadia from scratch, you can buy the bread at the Greek American Food Imports, 223 Valencia St., (415) 864-0978, or … I should note that the term paximadia is also used to describe the sweet biscuits flavored with cinnamon, anise seed, orange, lemon, even ouzo that are often served with coffee in many a Greek household. Using a serrated knife, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Paximadia have been enjoyed prior to any memory I have of when biscotti started appearing in cafes and coffee houses. Greeks will often enjoy a Paximadi as part of a breakfast or as a side with a Greek coffee. The rusks are called paximadia after a Byzantine monk named Paximus, who improved on the ancient recipe leaving a legacy that to this day is a living tradition. Baking ammonia can be purchased in drugstores in North America. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Transfer logs, one at a time, to a cutting board. Beat at medium high for 5 minutes until thoroughly combined and the oil and juices are not separating. ). Koulourakia Kanelas (Greek Cinnamon Biscuits) Recipe by evelynathens. You will need two cookie or half sheet pans. We make koulourakia throughout the year as we love to dunk them into our coffee or tea. 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