Hungarian Kürtőskalács (Kürtőskalács)

Kürtőskalács, also known as Hungarian chimney cake, is a traditional sweet pastry from Central European cuisine. It is made by wrapping dough around a wooden cylinder and roasting it over an open flame, giving it a crispy caramelized exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.

Hungarian Kürtőskalács (Kürtőskalács)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  5. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope and wrap it around a wooden cylinder, slightly overlapping the layers.
  6. Roll the wrapped dough in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar to coat it evenly.
  7. Place the wrapped dough cylinders on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from the grill and carefully slide the kürtőskalács off the wooden cylinders.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
12g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Wooden cylinders or metal rods Grill

Tools

Mixing bowl Rolling pin

Serving suggestions

Serve kürtőskalács with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, try adding cinnamon or vanilla to the sugar coating for extra flavor.

Cost

$5