Kazakh Baursak / Boortsog recipe (Kazakh donut)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and lower in saturated fat.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Mix warm milk with yeast and sugar; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter or vegetable oil to the flour mixture; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1-inch thickness.

Cut the dough into small squares or diamond shapes.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

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