How to make kifli cookies step by step

Step 1 - preparing the dough for kifli

• Add yeast and a tablespoon of sugar to the yogurt, mix, and set aside for a moment.
  100 ml Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon dried yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar
  
• Sift the flour into the mixer bowl, add the butter cut into pieces and vanilla (if using).
  300 g all-purpose flour, 200 g butter, vanilla extract
  
• Briefly knead together to form a crumbly mixture.
  
• Add the yogurt with yeast and egg yolks to the bowl.
  2 egg yolks
  
• Knead everything into a smooth dough.
  
• Remove the dough to a countertop, knead briefly and divide into portions - I cut it into 4 parts to get 32 croissants. Wrap each piece of dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  

Step 2 - preparing the nut filling

• Gently whisk the egg whites with a whisk.
  2 egg whites
  
• Add ground nuts and powdered sugar to them and mix.
  100 g walnuts, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  

Step 3 - rolling the cookies

• Preheat the oven to 170℃ (fan-assisted) or 180℃ (top/bottom heat mode).
• Roll out the chilled pieces of dough (each separately) into a thin round.
  
• Cut into 8 triangles.
  
• Spoon a portion onto each piece
  
• Roll up the dough into a cylinder, starting from the base of the triangle.
  
• Place the cookies on a large baking sheet - leave slight gaps, but they don't have to be large.
  

Step 4 - baking kifli cookies

• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes - until nicely browned.
• Finally, sprinkle the baked cookies with powdered sugar.
  powdered sugar