Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- Slotted spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
2. Add the warm milk, vegetable oil, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. Heat the frying pan over medium heat.
6. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into balls.
7. Flatten each ball into a disc shape.
8. Fry the baursaki in the hot oil until they turn golden brown on both sides.
9. Remove the baursaki from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
10. Drizzle honey over the baursaki and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
Time:
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat for frying
Serving size:
Makes 12-15 baursaki
Nutritional information:
Calories: 180
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour.
- Almonds or pecans can be used instead of walnuts.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of honey.
Variations:
- Add cinnamon to the dough for a spiced flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a dessert version.
- Add raisins or dried cranberries to the dough for a fruity twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the baursaki to prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Don't overcrowd the frying pan with baursaki, as this can cause them to stick together.
- Serve the baursaki warm for the best taste.
Storage instructions:
Store leftover baursaki in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat baursaki in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until warm.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the baursaki on a platter and drizzle honey over them. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top and serve with a cup of tea or coffee.
Garnishes:
Chopped walnuts or powdered sugar can be used as a garnish.
Pairings:
Baursaki with honey and walnuts pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Baursaki can be served as a snack or dessert on their own.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the baursaki are too hard, add more milk to the dough.
- If the baursaki are too soft, add more flour to the dough.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the oil is not too hot to prevent burns. Keep children away from the hot oil.
Food history:
Baursaki is a traditional Kazakh and Uzbek fried dough pastry that is often served with tea.
Flavor profiles:
Baursaki with honey and walnuts has a sweet and nutty flavor.
Serving suggestions:
Serve baursaki with honey and walnuts as a snack or dessert.
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