Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda. Make a well in the center, crack in the egg, add the sour cream, and pour in the vodka.

Mash the mixture with a fork, then turn it out onto the counter and knead into a ball. The dough is pliable and easy to work with; add a little flour if needed. Let the ball rest on the counter for 10 minutes.

Divide the dough into pieces (I used four). Roll each piece out very thin and brush the top with melted butter.

Stack the sheets in pairs on top of each other and roll them up loosely - the roll shouldn't be tight. Cut into pieces at about a 30-degree angle and unroll them slightly.

Fry the khvorost on both sides in hot vegetable oil. Place them on a plate lined with parchment to drain the excess oil.

Make the syrup: bring the water and sugar to a boil, remove from heat, stir in the honey, and mix well.

Generously drizzle the khvorost with syrup, sprinkle with nuts if you like, and let the pieces dry a little. Enjoy!