Koulourakia Smyrneika

Koulourakia Smyrneika ( A Greek Recipe )
* 1250 gr (2.8 Ib) butter
* 1 kg (2.2 Ib) powdered sugar
* 4 egg yolks
* 4 kg (8.8 Ib) flour
* 2 tablespoons baking powder
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 cup orange juice
* 2/3 cup brandy Vanilla
* 1 beaten egg for glazing

Cooking:

Cream the butter with the sugar. Add the egg yolks one by one, beating constantly. Sift the flour with the baking powder and bal