Házi Kürtőskalács (Homemade Hungarian Chimney Cake)

Ingredients:

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 7 g dry yeast
• 250 ml warm milk
• 60 g sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 60 g butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Coating:

• 100 g sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• Melted butter for brushing

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Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a little sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
3. Add yeast mixture, egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla.
4. Knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
5. Roll dough out and cut into long strips.
6. Wrap strips around greased chimney molds or a rolling pin.
7. Brush with melted butter and roll in sugar (and cinnamon if using).
8. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 15–20 minutes, turning until golden and caramelized.
9. Remove carefully and roll again in sugar while warm.