Absolutely, Ashley! 🇭🇺 Kürtőskalács, or Hungarian Chimney Cake, is one of Hungary’s most iconic street desserts—crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar, cocoa, nuts, or even coconut. It smells like a bakery dream and tastes even better!
Here’s a home-style version you can make with or without a grill or rotisserie.
🔥 Hungarian Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács) 🇭🇺
Sweet, spiral-shaped pastries with caramelized crusts and heavenly aroma.
🧺 Ingredients
For the Dough:
2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
½ cup (120 ml) warm milk
2 tbsp sugar
2½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of ½ lemon (optional)
Pinch of salt
¼ cup (60 g) softened butter
For Coating:
¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
½ cup sugar
1–2 tsp cinnamon, or toppings like crushed walnuts, coconut, or cocoa
