Mongolian Boortsog

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Before you cook

• Whisk the egg, warm milk, sugar and melted butter together in a bowl.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate large bowl.

Steps

1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
2. Mix and then knead by hand for 8 minutes until you have a smooth, firm dough.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
4. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Cut the dough into small diamond or rectangle shapes.
6. Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot to a depth of 2 inches.
7. Heat the oil to 325°F (165°C).
8. Carefully drop a few pieces of dough into the hot oil.
9. Fry for 2 minutes on the first side until golden.
10. Flip and fry for 2 more minutes until golden and puffed all over.
11. Lift the boortsog out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
12. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
13. Serve warm alongside milk tea, honey or jam.