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A round Greek Crunchy Bagel Koulouraki placed on a piece of parchment paper.

Greek Crunchy Bagels Koulouria

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Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these classic Greek sesame bagels are the beloved street-food snack. Coated with sesame seeds and served with a piece of cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp dry yeast
  • Ingredients for dipping
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients in a mixer.
  • Beat until it turns into dough.
  • Preheat the oven to 200℃.
  • Set aside in a warm place until it doubles in size.
  • Add the water and sugar to a bowl and stir until the sugar has melted.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it a few times.
  • Divide the dough into 10 pieces.
  • Start to roll out the dough into a rope, approx. 30 cm.
  • Form a circle and pinch together the ends.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper on the baking tray.
  • Sesame seeds on a plate.
  • Dip each koulouri into the sugar water and coat with the sesame seeds.
  • Bake for at least 25 min or until golden brown.
Keyword Bread, cripsy, crunchy