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Cinnamon Chimney Cake

Cultural Context

Cinnamon Chimney Cake, or Kürtőskalács, hails from Hungary and is a popular street food, traditionally baked over an open flame. This delightful pastry is often associated with festive markets and celebrations, where it's enjoyed fresh and warm. Its spiral shape and sweet, cinnamon-sugar coating make it a favorite treat, not just in Hungary, but also in neighboring countries, where variations have emerged, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

HungarianHUdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cinnamon powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content while maintaining structure.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

Mix wheat flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

2

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

3

Add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and any vegetable oil to the flour mixture.

4

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

5

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

6

Preheat the grill or prepare a roasting setup over charcoal.

7

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a long strip.

8

Wrap each strip around a greased baking spit, overlapping slightly.

9

Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar.

10

Roast over charcoal until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

11

Remove from the spit and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlwooden dowelbaking sheetoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Kürtőskalács

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