Kürtőskalács (Hungarian Chimney Cake)


👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the dough

  • In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and a little sugar. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  • Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  • Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours (until doubled).

2. Shape the cake

  • Roll the dough out into long thin strips.
  • Wrap the strips around a greased wooden cylinder (or rolling pin), slightly overlapping.
  • Brush with melted butter.

3. Coat with sugar

  • Roll the dough-covered cylinder in sugar so it sticks well.

4. Bake

Oven method:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place the cylinder over a baking tray so it can rotate or sit elevated.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and caramelized.

Grill method (traditional 🔥):

  • Rotate slowly over charcoal heat until evenly browned.

5. Finish

  • Brush lightly with butter again.
  • Roll in your favorite topping (cinnamon, nuts, coconut, etc.).
  • Slide it off the cylinder carefully.

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