The recipe is from Tunde Dugantsi, The Gingerbread Artist. Tunde creates amazing gingerbread cookies. I have listed her recipe here so it is easy to print.
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Breads and Desserts
Did your grandmother make the make the most amazing breads or desserts? Remember, by the time you were sitting at her table, she might have had 40 years of experience under her belt! Don’t give up after one or two tries if it doesn’t taste the same.
Kifli Recipe
by Marie Simon Gowan My daughter's favorite filling is a thick raspberry jam. The plum filling is also delicious! ~Liz 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 to 2/3 cup additional flour (to...
Little Bird Rolls | Madárka Kalács
By Kati S. The madárka - little bird is a kalács (budapesti kalács not bejgli type of kalács) variation. My grandma used to make it for us for Easter and Christmas. Everyone got one at the table. It was the decoration on our plates. And here is the recipe:...
Half Moon Cakes – Kossuth Kifli
They are easy to make and they are light and spongy with just a hint of sweetness. Add a cup of coffee or tea and grab a friend or relative and have a fun afternoon treat!
Chimney Cakes – Kürtőskalács
Chimney Cakes (Kürtőskalács) are delicious! There are many versions and I probably could love them all! Recently I noticed that Joanne Toth-Lysiak was creating and posting about her Chimney Cakes on Facebook and I was intrigued! So I contacted her and asked if she...
Walnut Torte – Diós Torta
Here is what my mom had to say about this recipe: This was my Mother’s recipe. It was her special presentation when we had American guests. My mother was also born here in America but she certainly instilled a great desire in me to know more about my heritage. Good...
Sour Cream Twists
Recipe by Dorothy Bolla Every holiday we would get together with the Bollas, these little gems were around. They aren't really complicated but they are tasty and perfect with a cup of coffee. Even though her great-grandchildren weren't born before she died, they carry...
Pogácsa
POGÁCSA (Adapted from a recipe from Fenyőharaszt Castle Hotel in Hungary) While we were in Hungary in February 2018, we had some fantastic pogácsa at one of our stays. I really don't know why it was so good except that it was. The place we stayed graciously shared...
Dobos Torta
Disclaimer: Apparently if you make this style torta and you do not make the caramelized topping it is called a Stefania Torta. However, I will still refer to this as a dobos torta even though it just doesn't have the top part. Our Hungarian Club in Ohio always...
Walnut Roll – Dios Kalács
Delicious and not too difficult to make. This one is worth learning and passing down within the family!
Braided European Raisin Bread
This recipe was in my mom's files from Chef Louis Szathmary who was the owner of The Bakery, a delightful and delicious restaurant in Chicago. If you were fortunate to have eaten at The Bakery, you know that Chef Louis and his wife, Sada, were two very special people....
Lizzy’s Hungarian Fánk
Special Note: The fánk pictured above has a filling of Bavarian Creme purchased from a local grocery store. Lizzy often makes her own Bavarian Creme but also serves fánk without any filling. Ingredients and Steps ½ cup of warm water 2 ¼ tsp of yeast (or one packet) 2...
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2023 Let’s Cook Hungarian Challenge
Since 2018, we have been hosting the Let’s Cook Hungarian Challenge. The main goal of this program is to get you into your kitchen and encourage you to make some delicious Hungarian foods and desserts so they are a regular part of your rotation for celebrations and special events.
Yummy Gingerbread
The recipe is from Tunde Dugantsi, The Gingerbread Artist. Tunde creates amazing gingerbread cookies. I have listed her recipe here so it is easy to print.
Kifli Recipe
by Marie Simon Gowan My daughter's favorite filling is a thick raspberry jam. The plum filling is also delicious! ~Liz 2-1/4 cups all-purpose...
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