Check-check
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The recipe for this delicious Eastern dessert is very simple—just follow the step-by-step instructions. Give it a try! Your guests will surely be delighted with this dessert! Add any candied fruits, colorful sprinkles, or nuts to the chek-chek; they will make the dish beautiful and festive. The ready dessert can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs, add milk, salt, one tablespoon of granulated sugar, and baking powder.
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Step 3
Gradually add all the flour to the egg mixture.
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Step 4
Continue kneading the dough by hand.
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Step 5
Wrap the finished dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
Cut off small pieces of dough.
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Step 7
Roll out the strips of dough.
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Step 8
Cut the strips of dough into thin matchsticks 1.5 - 2 mm wide.
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Step 9
Place the dough straws in small portions onto a thin cutting board.
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Step 10
Fry it in well-heated vegetable oil until golden brown.
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Step 11
Place the fried strips of dough on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
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Step 12
While the chek-chek is cooling, prepare the syrup.
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Step 13
Pour 150 grams of granulated sugar into a saucepan, add two tablespoons of water, and heat until the sugar dissolves.
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Step 14
Add honey to the sugar syrup and continue heating for another 6-7 minutes from the moment it starts boiling.
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Step 15
The syrup is ready when a drop of it solidifies on the table.
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Step 16
Remove the syrup from the heat.
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Step 17
Pour the syrup over the fried dough strips, then mix the mixture by hand, preferably wearing gloves to avoid burns.
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Step 18
Form a mound from the check-cheque, pressing it down, and decorate with candied fruits and nuts.
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Step 19
Cover with plastic wrap and let it cool.
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Step 20
Pour the tea and enjoy a delicious Eastern treat.