Mongolian Cookies

Boortsog- In American Measurement!
This recipe is not from Uzbekistan but is originally from Mongolia. It is also known as boorsoq and baursak. in Uzbek it is bog'irsok. The recipe is easy and fast and kids love it.

Ingredients:
4 cups of flour
1/2 cup of sugar
3 T of butter
pinch of salt
1/2 cup of warm water
oil as needed

First boil some water. I boiled some in a kettle. When it boils, turn off the heat and let the water cool. Pour 1/2 cup into a measuring cup and pour into a bowl. Mix in sugar and butter and stir until they dissolve into the water. In another bowl mix flour and salt. Slowly pour in the sugar mixture and mix together until it becomes dough. Knead the dough. Then using a rolling pin roll it into a square about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into any shapes you like.

Put oil into a pan. Traditionally, you should use a qazan but any frying pan will do. Use about 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. (Traditionally they used sheep fat) Heat up the oil on medium heat. Put your pieces of flour into the oil on medium heat and cook until brown. It should take about 3 minutes per side depending on your stove and pan.

I wasn't sure I made it right but when I bit into it I was instantly reminded of this:

So, I guess I made it right. This was real popular with my toddler who kept trying to steal them off of the table. They taste the best warm and right off of the stove. I will definitely make this at Christmas for a family member who lived in Mongolia.