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Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine the warm milk, a tablespoon of the sugar, and the yeast","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, the remaining dough sugar, and salt. Add the egg yolks and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough starts to form.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine the flour, the remaining dough sugar, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the melted butter and knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticks to your hands.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Pour in the melted butter","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.","group":"Proofing","title":"Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Proofing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion out into a long, thin strip (about 1 cm or 0.4 inch wide).","group":"Shaping","title":"Punch down the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Grease your chimney cake molds (or foil-wrapped rolling pins) with butter. Wrap the dough strips around the molds, overlapping the edges slightly so they stick together. Roll the mold on the table to flatten the dough slightly and seal it.","group":"Shaping","title":"Grease your chimney cake molds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Brush the dough with more melted butter and roll it in the sugar. Place the molds over a baking sheet so they are suspended (resting on the edges of a deep pan).","group":"Coating and Baking","title":"Brush the dough with more melted butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Coating and Baking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Bake in the preheated oven at 190°C (374°F) for 15-20 minutes. Turn the molds every 5 minutes to ensure even browning and caramelization of the sugar.","group":"Coating and Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Coating and Baking"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Once golden brown, remove from the oven and immediately roll the hot cakes in a mixture of sugar and ground cinnamon. Gently tap the mold to release the cake.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from the oven and immediately roll the hot cakes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"At home, you can use a wooden rolling pin wrapped in foil as a makeshift spit. Ensure the dough is rolled thin so it cooks through evenly. Rotating the cake during baking is key to an even caramelization.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Hungarian","Transylvanian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["oven","mixing bowl","chimney cake molds","rolling pin","aluminum foil","baking sheet"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"cakes","note":"Individual chimney cakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be prepared a day in advance and kept in the fridge, but the cakes are best eaten immediately after baking while crispy."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container once completely cooled. They will lose their crispness over time.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a warm oven for 2-3 minutes to regain some crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkurtoskalacs_93043695b7%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4d11d475-8504-4d16-81fe-cc2b1e332dfc","imageAlt":"Kürtőskalács (Hungarian Chimney Cake) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["sweet","pastry","street food","hungarian dessert","chimney cake"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kürtőskalács (Hungarian Chimney Cake)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:39:53.835Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:39:53.835Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_a5ad8ae0d0","slug":"kysil","title":"Kysil","description":"A traditional Ukrainian fruit drink thickened with starch, offering a smooth, velvety texture and vibrant berry flavor.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["dessert","sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a5ad8ae0d0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d0b37907-2b48-4d5c-9e4c-f8c226144ba1","imageAlt":"Kysil — recipe cover","tags":["kysil","fruit drink","berry dessert","ukrainian recipe","gluten-free drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"palacinke_aafe8b93f5","slug":"palacinke-eastern-european-crepes","title":"Palačinke (Eastern European Crepes)","description":"Thin, delicate, and versatile Eastern European crepes that can be served sweet with jam or savory with cheese. 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