Recipe of Chimney Cake

Ingredients

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 7g active dry yeast
• 250ml warm milk
• 80g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 80ml vegetable oil
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100g crushed walnuts (optional)
• 100g granulated sugar (for coating)

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. 2

   Add sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Mix well.

3. 3

   Gradually add the flour, and knead the dough until it's smooth and elastic. If you're adding walnuts, incorporate them into the dough.

4. 4

   Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes, or until it doubles in size.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Roll each rope in granulated sugar, coating it generously.

8. 8

   Wrap the sugar-coated dough around a Kürtőskalács mold or a wooden cylinder, leaving some gaps for expansion.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Let them cool for a moment, then slide them off the molds.

11. 11

    Enjoy your homemade Kürtőskalács while they're still warm and delightful!