Crispy brushwood in the shape of lotus flowers
Crispy, airy lotus-shaped хворост (xvorost) 🪷
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Ingredients:
•Eggs - 8
•Flour - 600 g + 100 g for dusting
•Salt - 1/3 tsp
•Sugar - 2 tbsp
•For frying: sunflower oil - 0.5 l
•For dusting: powdered sugar - 1 tablespoon, to taste.
This amount makes a lot of хворост (xvorost). The video shows only 1/4 of it.
P R E P R E A N C E
1. Knead the dough, kneading it well for 15 minutes. Place in a plastic bag and let rest for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Divide the rested dough into pieces to make it easier to roll out. Then roll out thinly. If the dough is sticky, dust it generously with flour.
3. Cut out circles using your preferred method. Make slits along the edges of each circle, as shown in the video. Brush the center of each circle with egg wash and assemble the circle into a flower shape.
4. Using a skewer or chopstick, pick up the circle and transfer it to well-heated sunflower oil. Press the circle into the bottom with the skewer and make circular motions (the video clearly shows how).
5. Sprinkle the finished khvost with powdered sugar.
📌 Tips in the comments
The treat is ready!
Enjoy your tea! 🌸
Video by @lidiya_foodblogger
📍Tips:
1. You can check if the oil is ready for frying using a wooden spatula (spoon). Place it in the oil. If bubbles form around the spoon, it's time to add the ingredients.
2. Be careful. Don't leave the stove, as the хворост fries very quickly, taking a maximum of half a minute per side.
3. If the dough is too sticky or difficult to roll out into a thin layer, add more flour.
4. The video shows 1/4 of the total amount of хворост. If you need less, feel free to divide the quantities.