Baursak (Fried Dough)
Snack · Kazakh · Ready in 40 min · Serves 2
Golden, crispy fried dough puffs, traditional Kazakh pastry served as dessert or snack.

Per serving
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs
- Iron8%
- Vitamin D0%
- B120%
- Zinc7%
- Magnesium6%
- Omega-37%
- Calcium8%
- Potassium4%
- Vitamin C0%
- Vitamin A0%
- Riboflavin5%
Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers
Ingredients
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 80 ml Water
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (cooking)
- 0.3 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Honey (for serving)
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (optional)
- 0.3 tsp Cinnamon powder (optional)
- 3 whole Cardamom pods (optional)
Method
- 1
Mix flour with water and salt. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Let rest 15 minutes covered.
- 2
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 1-inch squares using knife.
- 3
Pour oil into deep pot. Heat to 160°C (320°F). Oil should shimmer but not smoke.
- 4
Working in batches, carefully drop dough squares into hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown.
- 5
Drain on paper towels. Warm honey and drizzle over baursak. Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon if desired. Serve warm.





