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Kürtőskalács

Warm, sweet, and crispy on the outside with a soft inside, Hungarian Kürtőskalács chimney cake is a delightful treat made with simple ingredients and a bit of baking magic.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European, Hungarian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Use regular unbleached all-purpose flour for the best texture.
  • 2/3 cup lukewarm milk Keep it lukewarm to activate the yeast properly.
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter (or sunflower oil), softened Sunflower oil can be used as a lighter, dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided 1 teaspoon for the yeast mixture.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh yeast (or about 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast) If using instant yeast, mix it directly with the flour.
  • 3 units egg yolks
  • 1 pinch salt
Coating Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or cocoa powder or vanilla sugar) Choose according to your taste preference.
  • extra amount melted butter or oil, for brushing the roller and dough
Equipment
  • 1 unit chimney cake spit or a 12-ounce aluminum soda can wrapped in foil Use for shaping the cake.
  • 1 unit aluminum foil To wrap the soda can.
  • 1 unit deep baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Stir the yeast into the lukewarm milk with 1 teaspoon of the powdered sugar and let it sit to dissolve.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the softened butter (or oil) with the egg yolks until frothy. Add flour, salt, and the remaining powdered sugar, mixing until the ingredients are combined.
  3. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each into a long, thin rope.
  2. Wrap the ropes around the grease roller or foil-covered soda can, overlapping slightly.
  3. Brush with melted butter or oil and roll in cinnamon sugar.
  4. Heat the oven to 400°F, place the roller across a deep baking dish and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 180 degrees halfway through until golden and caramelized.
Finishing Touch
  1. Once baked, roll in more cinnamon sugar while still hot and remove from the roller using a wooden spatula. Serve immediately.

Notes

Best eaten fresh within 20 minutes of baking. If storing, keep in an airtight container for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.