Absolutely! Here’s a classic Hungarian Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács) recipe — sweet, fluffy, and perfectly caramelized on the outside 🍯
🍩 Hungarian Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács)
Ingredients
Dough
3½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
½ cup milk, lukewarm
¼ cup sugar
2 large eggs
½ tsp salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
½ cup sugar
1–2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
2–3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
Prepare the dough
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt. Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture.
Knead until smooth and elastic (~8–10 minutes). Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours, until doubled.
Shape the dough
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll dough into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
Cut into long strips (~1 inch wide).
Wrap the strips around a greased cylindrical form (like a rolling pin or chimney cake mold). Overlap slightly.
Coat & Bake
Brush dough with melted butter.
Roll in sugar (and cinnamon, if desired).
Place vertically on a baking sheet.
Bake 20–25 minutes, rotating occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized.
Cool & Serve
Remove carefully from mold.
Serve warm — optionally sprinkle with ground nuts, cocoa, or more cinnamon sugar.
Tips for Perfect Kürtőskalács
✔ Dough should be soft but not sticky — add flour gradually if needed ✔ High heat and sugar coating = caramelized crunchy exterior ✔ Serve fresh — best enjoyed warm
If you want, I can also give you a simple home oven version without a special mold that tastes just like the traditional Hungarian street version 😋
