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trdelnik

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Trdelník is a traditional Slovak dessert and street food originating from the Hungarian-speaking region of Transylvania. It's made by wrapping dough around a stick, roasting it over an open flame and then coated with sugar and walnut mix. This cylindrical pastry is often served warm and can be filled with ice cream or other sweet fillings. Despite its origin, it has become a popular treat in the Czech Republic, particularly among tourists.

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Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 500g all-purpose flour

  • 100g granulated sugar

  • 100g unsalted butter

  • 200ml milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 100g finely chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts)

  • 100g granulated sugar for coating

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating


Instructions:

  1. Warm up the milk and dissolve the yeast in it. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and the milk-yeast mixture.

  3. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more milk.

  4. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

  5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin strip.

  6. Wrap each strip around a wooden stick or a special Trdelník spit, making sure the dough overlaps slightly with each wrap.

  7. Mix the remaining sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll the dough-wrapped sticks in the sugar-cinnamon mixture, pressing lightly to make sure the mixture sticks to the dough.

  8. Cook the Trdelník over hot coals or in an oven preheated to 200°C (390°F) for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn them regularly to ensure they cook evenly.

  9. Once cooked, remove the Trdelník from the sticks and roll them in the chopped nuts while they're still hot.

  10. Let them cool slightly before serving. Trdelník is best enjoyed warm.