🌀 Kürtős Kalács – Hungarian Chimney Cake 🇭🇺✨

Kürtős Kalács, or Chimney Cake, is one of Hungary’s most famous pastries. Traditionally cooked over an open fire, this sweet, caramelized, and cinnamon-sugar-coated spiral pastry is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. 🥖🔥 You’ll find it at Christmas markets, street fairs, and bakeries across Hungary!

Now, let’s make it at home—no open fire needed! 🏠💛

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 6 Chimney Cakes)

For the Dough:

✔ 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour 🌾
✔ 7g (1 packet) instant yeast 🍞
✔ 200ml (¾ cup) warm milk 🥛
✔ 50g (¼ cup) sugar 🍚
✔ 2 eggs 🥚
✔ 80g (⅓ cup) butter, melted 🧈
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
✔ ½ tsp salt 🧂

For the Coating:

✔ 100g (½ cup) sugar 🍚
✔ 1 tsp cinnamon (optional) 🍂
✔ 50g (¼ cup) butter, melted 🧈

Optional Toppings:

✔ Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts) 🌰
✔ Grated coconut 🥥
✔ Cocoa powder 🍫

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover with a cloth and let it rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.