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.
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
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- 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.
- Roll the wrapped dough in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar to coat it evenly.
- Place the wrapped dough cylinders on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the grill and carefully slide the kürtőskalács off the wooden cylinders.
- 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