Chak-chak in a Skillet
Be prepared that you may need more or less flour than the recipe states. Focus on the dough consistency, not the exact flour amount.
Updated : 29 January, 2026
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
350 grams
Wheat flour
175 grams
Sugar
150 grams
Honey
3
Eggs
2 tablespoon
Water
3 tablespoon
Milk
1 teaspoon
Baking powder
to taste
Salt
400 milliliters
Vegetable oil
20 grams
Candied fruit peels
20 grams
Nuts
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to make chak-chak in a skillet? First, prepare the ingredients from the list. Choose natural liquid honey. You can use baking soda instead of baking powder.
Step 2
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add milk, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Whisk (or beat with a mixer) until smooth.
Step 4
Sift the flour into the egg mixture and start kneading the dough. Keep in mind you may need more or less flour - judge by the dough consistency.
Step 5
The dough should be soft and elastic and should not stick to your hands. Put the finished dough in a bag and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
Step 6
Divide the dough into two parts and roll each one into a thin sheet.
Step 7
Cut the sheet into strips 3-4 cm wide (about 1¼-1½ in) and let them dry for about 10 minutes.
Step 8
Cut the strips into thin matchsticks.
Step 9
Spread the cut pieces on a floured cutting board so they don’t stick together.
Step 10
Heat vegetable oil well in a skillet. Add the dough pieces in small batches and fry until golden, stirring constantly.
Step 11
Transfer the fried pieces onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 12
Make the syrup: first add water to the sugar and put it on the heat.
Step 13
When the sugar dissolves, add honey to the syrup, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 14
Pour the hot syrup over the cooled chak-chak and mix well with a spoon or by hand (carefully so you don’t burn yourself).
Step 15
Place the chak-chak onto a serving plate lightly moistened with cold water, shape a mound with wet hands, decorate with candied fruit and nuts, cover with plastic wrap, and let it cool. Then serve - enjoy your tea!
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