Tag: Hungarian foods

Carnival doughnuts

| February 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
Carnival doughnuts

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 [...]

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Christmas poppy seed rolls

| November 17, 2010 | 0 Comments
Christmas poppy seed rolls

No other time are poppy seed rolls most enjoyed than during the Christmas season. These sweet rolls have always been a favorite and almost every family prides themselves on having a great recipe to make them. This recipe includes a citrus glaze which makes these rolls extra sweet. For a festive look, you can decorate your rolls with nuts and dried fruits. Happy baking! [...]

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Hungarian cakes & pastries

| November 5, 2009 | 22 Comments
Hungarian cakes & pastries

Hungary is renowned for its rich 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 introduced [...]

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Top 10 Hungarian Foods!

| August 15, 2009 | 10 Comments
Top 10 Hungarian Foods!

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 [...]

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