Chimney Cake
A sweet, spiral-shaped pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked until golden and crisp on the outside, soft inside. This Hungarian treat is fun to make at home with simple ingredients.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and melted butter; knead into a soft dough, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Cover dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 4
Punch down dough; divide into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 12 inches long.
- 5
Wrap each rope tightly around a greased wooden skewer, leaving a small gap between spirals.
- 6
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll the wrapped dough in the mixture to coat evenly.
- 7
Place skewers over a baking sheet or on a rack; bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- 8
Let cool slightly, then slide the cake off the skewer. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden skewers
- mixing bowls
- rolling pin
- baking sheet
- pastry brush
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