Fluffy Baursaki
Description
To properly prepare fluffy baursaki at home, you need to make the dough correctly. The quality of the dough, in turn, depends on the quality of the yeast, so choosing good yeast is very important. If the baursaki are to be served as a dessert, you can slightly increase the amount of sugar. 1. First, prepare the starter. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, yeast, warm milk, and about one cup of flour. Stir well and let it sit for about 15 minutes. 2. Separately, beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Add it to the risen starter. 3. Add vegetable oil (according to the recipe for fluffy baursaki, you can also use melted butter instead). 4. Pour in water, mix thoroughly, and begin adding sifted flour. 5. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Place it into a deep bowl and leave it in a warm place to rise. 6. This process usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. 7. Once the dough has increased in volume by 2–3 times, pinch off small pieces and shape them into balls. 8. Fry the baursaki in plenty of hot oil until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. That's this simple version. Serve cooled or slightly warm.