Greek easter cookies

2 1/4   c            flour
   1 1/4   ts           baking powder
     1/4   ts           Salt
     1/2   c            butter, softened
   1       c            Powdered Sugar
   1                    Egg
   2       tb           brandy or Milk
   1       t            vanilla
   1                    Egg Yolk +
   1       tb           Milk beaten together
   3       tb           Sesame Seeds

  In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder,
  salt and set aside. In a large bowl combine butter and
  sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, brandy, vanilla
  and beat well after each addition. Add flour mixture /
  cup at a time blending will after each addition. Roll
  1 teaspoon of dough on a lightly floured surface into
  a 6 inch rope, fold in half and twist 2 or 3 times,
  pinch ends together. Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased
  cookie sheets. Brush with egg/milk mixture. Sprinkle
  with sesame seeds. Bake 10-13 minutes in a preheated
  375oF oven until golden. Cool on rack. Store in an air
  tight container at room temperature. Makes 4/ dozen
  cookies.
  
  Source: "The Yankee Kitchen" 03-31-93 (#1) [Carmella]