Koulenje

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   In a separate bowl, beat the 6 eggs.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Blend the melted butter and milk into the beaten eggs.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sev dzandig (black seeds) and all the ground mahleb over the dry ingredients.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet ingredients all at once and mix with a few strokes until the dough can be turned out onto a floured board.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Add more flour if necessary; the dough should not be too sticky.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Knead the dough gently just a few times.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Cut the dough into diamond shapes, circles, or long strips that can be rolled and braided into loaves.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Prick each piece several times with a fork.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Beat the remaining egg with additional sev dzandig (black seeds) to make a glaze.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Brush each piece of koulenje with the glaze and place on a cookie sheet lined with baking parchment.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Bake at 400° for 12–15 minutes, until slightly golden.

    12–15 min
14. 14
    Step 14:

    Cool on a rack.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Serve warm, or reheat by wrapping in foil.