Hungarian Chimney Cake (Székely Kürtőskalács) 🇭🇺


Instructions

  1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
  2. Add eggs, butter, salt, and flour. Mix into a soft dough.
  3. Knead until smooth, then let rise 1 hour.
  4. Roll dough into long strips.
  5. Wrap strips around greased rolling pins or chimney cake molds.
  6. Brush with butter and roll in sugar.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden caramelized.
  8. Brush with more butter and coat with cinnamon sugar or nuts while warm.