Baursak
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The Tale of Baursak
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Baursak, deep-fried dough balls, are a traditional Central Asian nomadic food, historically valued for being portable, filling, and simple to make over an open fire while traveling across the steppe. They remain a festive and everyday staple across Kazakh and broader Central Asian households.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 cups warm milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 egg
- Oil, for deep frying
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk and let sit until foamy.
- 2Knead flour, salt, melted butter, egg, and the yeast mixture into a soft, smooth dough.
- 3Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled.
- 4Roll the dough out and cut into small diamonds or squares, or pinch into small balls.
- 5Heat oil to 350°F and fry the pieces in batches until puffed and golden brown, turning occasionally.
- 6Drain on paper towels and serve warm, plain or with honey.
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