RizqMeals

Baursak (Fried Dough)

Snack · Kazakh · Ready in 40 min · Serves 2

Golden, crispy fried dough puffs, traditional Kazakh pastry served as dessert or snack.

Baursak (Fried Dough)

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. 1

    Mix flour with water and salt. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Let rest 15 minutes covered.

  2. 2

    Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 1-inch squares using knife.

  3. 3

    Pour oil into deep pot. Heat to 160°C (320°F). Oil should shimmer but not smoke.

  4. 4

    Working in batches, carefully drop dough squares into hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown.

  5. 5

    Drain on paper towels. Warm honey and drizzle over baursak. Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon if desired. Serve warm.