Sprinkle Chimney Cakes (Kürtoskalács)

Step 1

Add yeast, milk, and sugar to a bowl and stir.

Step 2

Let proof until a thick foam sets, about 5-8 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, add flour and salt in a bowl, mix.

Step 4

Make a well in the middle.

Step 5

Add oil, eggs, and yeast mix to bowl.

Step 6

Mix in stand mixer with paddle on medium until a smooth ball forms, about 5 minutes. Dough should not be sticky or dry, similar to a pizza dough.

Step 7

If dough is too sticky, add flour, one tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add one teaspoon of water at a time.

Step 8

Return to bowl and let rise until doubled in size, about one hour.

Step 9

Punch down dough and lightly knead.

Step 10

Separate into 6 portions.

Step 11

Roll each of the 6 balls of dough out to a thin circle.

Step 12

Take a pizza roller to cut winding corkscrew shape out of the dough.

Step 13

Wrap dough around a paper towel rod, covered in foil, and well greased.

Step 14

Place rod and dough on a deep baking dish - dough should have room to puff up about 1/4" in all directions.

Step 15

Bake 8-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Step 16

In a small pan, melt butter and honey, adding in sugar, stirring often to help mix and prevent burning.

Step 17

Brush honey butter mixture on dough.

Step 18

Cover dough in sprinkles.

Step 19

Let set about 3 minutes.

Step 20

Serve immediately!