Baursak

бауырсақ · Bauyrsaq

Ingredients8

• all-purpose flour500 g
• warm milk250 ml
• active dry yeast7 g
• sugar1 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• egg1
• unsalted butter30 g
• vegetable oil500 ml

Method

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk and let it stand until foamy.
2. Mix the flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture, beaten egg, and melted butter to form a soft dough.
3. Knead until smooth, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
4. Punch down the dough and roll or pinch it into small balls or diamond shapes.
5. Heat the oil in a deep pan until hot but not smoking.
6. Fry the pieces in batches until golden on all sides, then drain on paper towels.
7. Serve warm, traditionally with tea.