Trdelník

Trdelník

Trdelník (TER-del-neek)

Chimney Cake

Prep Time 40 min
📈 Difficulty Hard
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 376 kcal

Sweet yeast dough wrapped around a wooden cylinder, roasted over charcoal, and coated in sugar, cinnamon, and ground walnuts. A festive street treat.

Nutrition & Info

380 kcal per serving
Protein 6.0g
Carbs 52.0g
Fat 16.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs ⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

wooden trdelník roller charcoal grill or oven pastry brush

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper wrapper

Garnishes: cinnamon sugar, ground walnuts

Accompaniments: hot chocolate, mulled wine

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Mix with flour, egg yolks, sugar, butter, and salt. Knead well.

  2. 2

    Let rise 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Roll dough into long strips. Wrap around wooden cylinders in a spiral.

  4. 4

    Let rise 15 minutes on the cylinders.

  5. 5

    Roast over charcoal or bake at 200°C (400°F), turning, until golden all around.

  6. 6

    Brush with butter immediately, roll in cinnamon sugar and ground walnuts. Serve warm.

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Did You Know?

The town of Skalica holds an annual trdelník festival and claims to be the birthplace of this pastry in Slovakia.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • wooden trdelník roller
  • charcoal grill or oven
  • pastry brush

Garnishing

cinnamon sugar, ground walnuts

Accompaniments

hot chocolate, mulled wine

The Story Behind Trdelník

Trdelník has roots in the Hungarian-influenced traditions of western Slovakia. The town of Skalica has been making them since the 18th century, and it became a symbol of Slovak festive culture.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed christmas markets, festivals 📜 Origins: 18th century, Skalica tradition

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