Что такое кукеса и как его приготовить? Казахская кухня: угощение кукеса

Here's a very detailed description:

 "кукеса" (kukesa) is a Kazakh dish that can be likened to a kind of pastry or cookie. It is typically made from dough with various fillings or spices, and comes in various shapes and sizes. Kukesa can be sweet or savory, depending on the recipe.


Example of making kukesa:

• In a bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of butter, and 1/2 cup of sugar for the dough.
• Add 1 egg and knead the dough until soft.
• Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them out into thin layers.
• For sweet kukesa, the filling can be made from raisins, walnuts, and honey. For savory ones, use grated cheese and herbs.
• Evenly spread the filling over the dough and carefully roll it into a log.
• Cut the log into small pieces and place them on a baking sheet greased with butter.
• Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20-25 minutes, until the kukesa are golden brown.
• Let the kukesa cool and serve with tea or coffee.

Kukesa is a traditional Kazakh treat often served at festive and celebratory events, as well as a dessert with tea.