Best 3 Greek Egg Biscuits Recipes

Greek egg biscuits, also known as paximadia, are a traditional Greek breakfast or snack food. These twice-baked biscuits are made with a simple dough of flour, olive oil, water, and baking soda, and are often flavored with anise, fennel, or sesame seeds. They are typically served with tea or coffee, and can be enjoyed plain or topped with honey, cheese, or yogurt. Paximadia are a great make-ahead food, as they can be stored for several weeks in an airtight container. They are also a popular choice for picnics and hiking, as they are portable and easy to eat.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK EGG BISCUITS

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A delicate, braided cookie perfect with coffee or tea.

Provided by Nico

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 eggs
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons baking powder
¼ cup sesame seeds

Steps:

In large mixing bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat for 10 minutes on medium speed. Add four of the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture and stir to form soft, cohesive dough. Add flour if dough is too soft to handle easily.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets
Lightly flour a work surface. Break off 1 inch lumps of dough and roll on floured surface into ropes about 7 inches long and 1/4 inch in diameter. Cross the ends and twirl dough in a loop in the opposite direction, forming a braid. Place on cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
Beat remaining egg. Brush onto braids for glaze and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheets for 10 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

KOURABIEDES (GREEK BUTTER COOKIES)

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I had to bake something from my heritage for school. So, I made this heavenly kourabiedes recipe. -Rebecca Sprague, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually stir into butter mixture until blended (mixture will be crumbly). , Shape heaping tablespoons of dough into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool 15 minutes., Place remaining sugar in a small bowl. Toss slightly cooled cookies in sugar; return cookies to wire rack to cool completely. , Toss cookies in sugar once more before serving. Store in an airtight container, adding any remaining confectioners' sugar to cover cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GREEK YOGURT BISCUITS

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No milk, no eggs, no problem. These biscuits utilize Greek yogurt for creaminess, and carbonated water or seltzer water for an added light flakiness! The result is a biscuit that melts in your mouth! Yum!

Provided by Heather Snell

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
½ cup cold nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ cup cold seltzer, or more as needed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Cut in butter with a knife until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Place the bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Stir in Greek yogurt until dough is combined. Add 1/4 cup seltzer; mix until dough is smooth. Add more seltzer if dough appears dry.
Place dough on a floured piece of parchment paper and pat into a flat rectangle. Fold the rectangle in thirds. Rotate dough 90 degrees, gather any crumbs, and flatten into a rectangle again. Repeat folding, turning, and flattening twice more.
Flatten dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into twelve 2 1/2-inch rounds. Transfer rounds to a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 262.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

Use the freshest eggs possible. Fresh eggs will give your biscuits a richer flavor and texture.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscuits tough.
Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the biscuits rise more evenly.
Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. A hot oven will help the biscuits rise quickly and create a crispy exterior.
Don't overbake the biscuits. Overbaking will make the biscuits dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Greek egg biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are perfect for busy mornings or when you are craving something warm and comforting. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious biscuits right at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give Greek egg biscuits a try. You won't be disappointed!