Kürtőskalács (Hungarian Chimney Cake)

9 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Combine the warm milk, a tablespoon of the sugar, and the yeast

   In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, a tablespoon of the sugar, and the yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

   10 min
2. 02

   Combine the flour, the remaining dough sugar, and salt

   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.

3. 03

   Pour in the melted butter

   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.

   10 min
4. 04

   Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise

   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.

   1 hr
5. 05

   Punch down the dough

   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).

6. 06

   Grease your chimney cake molds

   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.

7. 07

   Brush the dough with more melted butter

   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).

8. 08

   Bake in the preheated oven

   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.

   20 min
9. 09

   Remove from the oven and immediately roll the hot cakes

   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.