Brushwood with sour cream: a step-by-step recipe with photos

Classical brushwood with sour cream – a recipe from childhood, as our mothers and grandmothers baked these fluffy and incredibly delicious kreblyi at home. In this article, we'll explain in detail how to make classic sour cream khvorost at home, and also offer a time-tested, simple step-by-step recipe with detailed explanations and photos of each preparation step.

Brushwood with sour cream: a classic step-by-step recipe

Nutritional value per serving

481.2 kcal

Proteins: 8.6 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbohydrates: 59.0 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 40 min
Time in the kitchen: 40 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 30

It is not known for certain which recipe for crispy brushwood was invented by the Greeks in the 18th century, but today there are many different recipes for this delicacy, beloved in many countries around the world.

We've previously told you how to prepare it at home:

Today we suggest adding another recipe to our selection of original delicacies: classic хворост (brushwood) with sour cream and eggs.

What makes sour cream khvorost different from other options? The krebli are fluffy and soft inside, with a crispy, golden brown crust and a vibrant flavor reminiscent of donuts.

By following the recommendations in our simple step-by-step recipe, you can prepare this wonderful treat, even if you have never worked with dough or baked goods before.

A recipe for classic fluffy хворост (brushwood) with sour cream and eggs

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Ingredients

Servings

Sour cream 20%

250 G
Flour

450 G
Sugar

3 tbsp
Egg C1

2 pcs
Butter

20 G
Baking powder

10 G
Salt

1 pinch
Vegetable oil

200 ml
Powdered sugar

50 G

Preparation

Step 1

Let's start making our sour cream khvorost with eggs. Crack two eggs into a mixing bowl (use the yolks and whites) and add salt.

Step 2

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and beat with a whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Add 250 grams of sour cream at room temperature to the egg mixture and mix thoroughly again.

Step 4

Sift half of the required amount of flour into a bowl and add 10 grams of baking powder.

If you're baking without baking powder, you can simply add a level teaspoon of baking soda. Sour cream can act as an acid, but it's best to dissolve the baking soda with vinegar before adding it to ensure delicious baked goods without the characteristic baking soda flavor.

Step 5

Knead the soft dough with your hands.

Step 6

When the dough becomes homogeneous, add 20 grams of softened butter and continue kneading until the mixture becomes homogeneous.

Step 7

Add the remaining flour and knead a thick dough that can be rolled out.

Step 8

The dough should be smooth and elastic, as in the photo (it’s okay if the dough is slightly sticky).

Step 9

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a layer 4 mm thick.

There's no need to roll it out too thin, because хворост (brushwood) with sour cream and eggs produces fluffy and soft pancakes with a crispy, golden-brown crust.

Step 10

Cut the sheet into strips 4.5-5 cm wide.

Step 11

Next, we make strips of the same width, but diagonally, getting beautiful diamonds, from which we will form the crébli.

Step 12

In the center of each diamond, make a small longitudinal cut with a knife, as shown in the photo.

Step 13

We form a classic хворост (brushwood) by passing one corner of the dough through the slit and turning it inside out.

Step 14

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.

You can check if the oil has reached the right temperature by using a wooden toothpick. When inserted, it should begin to bubble around the stick and make a distinctive crackling sound.

Step 15