Hungarian Chimney Cake Recipe (Kürtőskalács)

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Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast:
   • Mix warm milk, yeast, and a little sugar.
   • Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough:
   • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
   • Add eggs, melted butter, and yeast mixture.
   • Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
3. First rise:
   • Cover and let dough rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
4. Shape the dough:
   • Roll out dough and cut into long strips.
   • Wrap strips around a lightly greased cylindrical mold (wooden rolling pin or chimney cake form), slightly overlapping.
5. Coat:
   • Brush with melted butter.
   • Roll in sugar until fully coated.
6. Bake:
   • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
   • Place on a baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes, rotating occasionally, until golden and caramelized.
7. Finish:
   • While still hot, roll in your favorite toppings (cinnamon sugar, nuts, coconut, etc.).