Preparation time
33 min
Total time
36 min
Servings
12
Calories / Serving
0 Cals
Difficulty
Easy

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Kazakhstan with Baursaki, golden-brown clouds of fried dough that are as delightful to eat as they are simple to make. This recipe transforms humble ingredients into airy, slightly sweet pillows, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a comforting treat. Experience the joy of warm, freshly made Baursaki – a taste of tradition in every bite!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour
- 120 g Whole milk
- 50 g Butter
- 7 g Dehydrated baker's yeast
- 5 g Cassonade brown sugar
- 5 g Salt
- 500 g Sunflower oil
Steps
Dough Preparation
- Add 250 g of flour, 120 g of whole milk, 50 g of butter, 7 g of dehydrated baker's yeast, 5 g of cassonade brown sugar, 5 g of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Frying
- Punch down the risen dough.
- Roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1 cm thickness.
- Cut the dough into small squares or diamonds (about 5 cm).
- Add 500 g of sunflower oil in a pan.
- Cook in the pan with an oil base at 170°C.
- Ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the baursaki for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and puffed up.
- Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Serving
- Remove the content of the pan by using a spoon on a plate.
- Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve Hot.



