Russian Chak-Chak (Fried Dough with Honey)

Name: Russian Chak-Chak (Fried Dough with Honey)
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 tbsp vodka or white vinegar (for crispness); 1 tbsp granulated sugar; ½ tsp salt; 250 g plain flour (plus extra for dusting); 500 ml vegetable oil (for frying); 150 g honey; 50 g granulated sugar; 1 tbsp butter (optional, for gloss); Chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or hazelnuts); Dried fruits (raisins or chopped apricots)

Instructions

Prep:1h 20minCook:30min

Chak-Chak is a festive Russian and Tatar dessert made from crisp fried dough bits coated in warm honey syrup shaped into a dome or mound and often served with tea at celebrations

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:04:29 GMT