Romanian treat - Kürtöskalács/Baumstriezel

Did you ever try this treat?

It is a split cake, which is made from sweet, yeast dough (raised dough), of which a strip is spun and then wrapped around a truncated cone–shaped baking spit, and rolled in granulated sugar. It is roasted over charcoal while basted with melted butter, until its surface cooks to a golden-brown color. During the baking process the sugar stuck on the kürtőskalács caramelises and forms a shiny, crispy crust. The surface of the cake can then be topped with additional ingredients such as ground walnut or powdered cinnamon. You can decide which topping you want to have on it, it depends on the region. You can find this special treat besides Hungary and Romania also in Germany, Czech Republic and USA.

Try it and we promise, you won't regret it!