Farsang is known as the carnival season in Hungary, is the time where Hungarians celebrate with rich and fatty foods. In particular, the Fánk, similar to a doughnut is a common treat for many locals. Ingredients 1 tsp (8 grams) active dry yeast 2 cups (474 ml) warm milk 1/2 cup (125 grams) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp [...]
No other time are poppy seed rolls most enjoyed than during the Christmas season especially in Hungary and other parts of Central and Eastern Europe. These sweet rolls have always been a favorite and almost every family prides themselves on having a great recipe to make them. For this recipe, I have chosen to add a citrus glaze on top. You [...]
Hungary is known for it’s variety of cakes and pastries. Here are just a few of the favorites. Dobostorta Stacked with several layers of chocolate buttercream and topped with a thin crust of caramel, Dobostorta is a rich and elegant cake. It was created by Hungarian confectioner József C. Dobos in 1884. Dobostorta was first [...]
In honor of Saint Stephen’s Day on August 20th, a national holiday in Hungary marking the state of the nation. I’ve decided to feature a posting of the top 10 Hungarian foods. Enjoy! 10. Beigli Beigli is a sweet bread roll filled with poppy seeds, raisins and walnuts. It is most often prepared for holidays [...]
Overview There are many types of cake and bread rolls that are made throughout Central and Eastern Europe. One of the most popular is the poppy seed roll. These specialty treats are filled with walnuts or ground poppy seed in the center with a flaky golden crust around the edges. The dough is often flavored with lemon, orange zest or even [...]
