Kürtőskalács (Hungarian Chimney Cake)

🧾 Ingredients

For the dough:

• 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) dry yeast
• 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
• 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
• 2 eggs
• 80 g (1/3 cup) melted butter
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For coating:

• 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
• 1/4 cup (50 g) melted butter

Optional toppings:

• Cinnamon sugar
• Ground walnuts 🌰
• Coconut flakes 🥥
• Cocoa powder