Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
Special equipment needed:
- Large mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, warm milk, egg, and sugar.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
5. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together the diced apples and ground cinnamon.
7. Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into small squares.
8. Place a spoonful of the apple mixture in the center of each square and fold the dough over to form a triangle.
9. Pinch the edges of the triangle to seal in the filling.
10. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
11. Fry the baursaki until golden brown on both sides, using a slotted spoon to flip them.
12. Remove the baursaki from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
13. Serve warm.
Time:
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat for frying
Serving size:
Makes approximately 20 baursaki
Nutritional information:
Calories: 120
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 160mg
Sugar: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour.
- Honey or maple syrup can be used instead of sugar.
- Pears can be used instead of apples.
Variations:
- Baursaki can be filled with other fruits such as berries or peaches.
- Baursaki can be served with honey or jam for dipping.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the baursaki to ensure they cook evenly.
- Don't overfill the baursaki with the apple mixture to prevent them from bursting open while frying.
Storage instructions:
Baursaki can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
Baursaki can be reheated in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
Serve baursaki on a platter with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Garnishes:
Sprinkle chopped nuts or cinnamon on top of the baursaki.
Pairings:
Baursaki pairs well with hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Baursaki can be served as a dessert or snack on its own.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the baursaki are not cooking evenly, adjust the heat of the oil.
- If the baursaki are bursting open while frying, reduce the amount of filling.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the oil is not too hot to prevent burns.
Food history:
Baursaki is a traditional Kazakh fried dough snack.
Flavor profiles:
Baursaki with apples and cinnamon has a sweet and slightly spicy flavor.
Serving suggestions:
Serve baursaki with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for a decadent dessert.
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Taste: Sweet, Spicy, Tart, Cinnamon, Cinnamon-Y