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Giant Crispy Trdelník: Cinnamon & Pistachio Open Fire Recipe
Learn how to make a giant, crispy Trdelník with a delicious cinnamon and pistachio coating, prepared as a homemade village treat cooked over an open fire. This traditional Central European pastry offers a unique smoky flavor and a delightful crunch, perfect for outdoor cooking adventures.
#Trdelník
#Pastry
#Dessert
#Outdoor Cooking
#Campfire Food
#Cinnamon
#Pistachio
#Traditional Recipe
Giant Trdelník cooking over open fire
Recipe Information
35m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
2h 20m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Central European
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
10g
Protein
60g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Crispy golden Trdelník with cinnamon and pistachios
Ingredients
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Servings: 4
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Freshly cooked Trdelník ready to serve
Instructions
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- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a large bowl, dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. - Add flour, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg yolk, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.15m
Preview15mPreviewAdd flour, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg yolk, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.1h 30m
Preview1h 30mPreviewPlace the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. - Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 2-3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long, thin rope, about 1-1.5 cm thick.10m
Preview10mPreviewPunch down the risen dough and divide it into 2-3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long, thin rope, about 1-1.5 cm thick. - Wrap the dough ropes spirally around a greased Trdelník spit or wooden dowel, overlapping slightly. Gently roll the spit on a clean surface to flatten and seal the dough seams.10m
Preview10mPreviewWrap the dough ropes spirally around a greased Trdelník spit or wooden dowel, overlapping slightly. Gently roll the spit on a clean surface to flatten and seal the dough seams. - Brush the dough-wrapped spits with melted butter. In a shallow dish, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped pistachios. Roll the buttered dough in the mixture until evenly coated.5m
Preview5mPreviewBrush the dough-wrapped spits with melted butter. In a shallow dish, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped pistachios. Roll the buttered dough in the mixture until evenly coated. - Cook the Trdelník over an open fire or charcoal grill, constantly rotating the spit, for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. The sugar will caramelize and the dough will be cooked through.15mPreview15mPreviewCook the Trdelník over an open fire or charcoal grill, constantly rotating the spit, for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. The sugar will caramelize and the dough will be cooked through.
- Carefully slide the Trdelník off the spit. Serve warm and enjoy your giant crispy treat!2mPreview2mPreviewCarefully slide the Trdelník off the spit. Serve warm and enjoy your giant crispy treat!
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