{"id":"trdelnik_e4e245fa4e","slug":"trdelnik-chimney-cake","title":"Trdelník (Chimney Cake)","description":"A popular Eastern European spit cake made from rolled dough that is wrapped around a stick, then grilled and topped with a sugar and walnut mix.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":120,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml warm milk","name":"Milk","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"80g unsalted butter, melted","name":"Butter","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"melted","notes":"unsalted","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"","notes":"large","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 tbsp granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"7g dry active yeast","name":"Yeast","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dry active","notes":"1 packet","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"100g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"for coating","group":"Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"100g crushed walnuts","name":"Walnuts","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"crushed","notes":"","group":"Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tbsp ground cinnamon","name":"Cinnamon","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, remaining dough sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic (about 5-8 minutes).","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Mix the flour, remaining dough sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Preheat your oven to 190°C (374°F). Prepare your cylinders (wooden rollers or foil-covered cardboard tubes) by brushing them lightly with butter.","group":"Assembly","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Roll out the dough into a thin rectangle and cut into strips about 2 cm (3/4 inch) wide. Wrap the strips around the prepared rollers, overlapping slightly so they stick together.","group":"Assembly","title":"Roll out the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Mix the coating sugar, crushed walnuts, and cinnamon in a flat tray. Brush the dough on the rollers with a little water or melted butter and roll them in the nut mixture until evenly coated.","group":"Assembly","title":"Mix the coating sugar, crushed walnuts, and cinnamon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Place the rollers over a baking dish so the dough is suspended and doesn't touch the bottom. Bake at 190°C (374°F) for 20 minutes, rotating occasionally until golden brown.","group":"Baking","title":"Place the rollers","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Carefully slide the cakes off the rollers while still warm and roll them one last time in the sugar-walnut mix if desired.","group":"Baking","title":"Carefully slide the cakes off the rollers while still warm","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Trdelník is traditionally cooked over open flames on a rotating spit, but a home oven with makeshift rollers works beautifully. For the best result, serve warm immediately after coating.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Czech","Slovak","Hungarian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["oven","mixing bowl","rolling pin","cylindrical rollers","baking dish"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"piece","note":"6 medium chimney cakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be prepared a day in advance and kept in the fridge. However, the cakes are best eaten immediately after baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container once completely cooled. Reheat briefly in the oven to restore crispness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 150°C (300°F) for 5 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftrdelnik_e4e245fa4e%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7cabd1fc-1055-451b-b7fe-1248f1c9f54d","imageAlt":"Trdelník (Chimney Cake) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["trdelnik","chimney cake","czech dessert","cinnamon sugar","street food","pastry"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Trdelník (Chimney Cake)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:36:54.012Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:36:54.012Z","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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