Chimney Cake (hungarian Kürtőskalács)

Chimney Cake, also known as Hungarian Kürtőskalács, is a traditional sweet pastry from Eastern European cuisine. It is made by wrapping dough around a wooden or metal cylinder and then baking it over an open flame, giving it a crispy caramelized exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.

Chimney Cake (hungarian Kürtőskalács)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture and melted butter into the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each part into a long rope.
  7. Wrap the dough ropes around metal or wooden cylinders, pressing the ends to seal.
  8. Roll the wrapped dough in the granulated sugar to coat.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before carefully sliding the chimney cakes off the cylinders.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
8g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Wooden or metal cylinders Baking sheet

Tools

Oven Kitchen towel

Serving suggestions

Serve the chimney cakes warm, sprinkled with additional sugar or cinnamon for extra flavor.

Tips & tricks

Be careful when handling the hot chimney cakes and cylinders. They will be very hot right out of the oven.

Cost

$5