Kígyórétes – Snake strudel

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Breads, buns & biscuits

Kígyórétes is a traditional pastry from the Kun people, a nomadic group that migrated from Central Asia to Hungary in the 13th century. Known for their rich culinary heritage, the Kuns introduced this unique “snake strudel,” named for its coiled, snake-like appearance. Made with a soft yeast dough and filled with sweetened cottage cheese, this dessert is both visually striking and delicious. Its braided design not only adds to its charm, but also makes it easier to prepare than traditional strudels.

Kígyórétes - Snake strudel
Kígyórétes – Snake strudel – photo: zserbo.com
Kígyórétes - Snake strudel
Kígyórétes – Snake strudel – photo: zserbo.com

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In Hungary metric units are in use, all the recipes on this website are based on this system, so a kitchen scale is necessary. Since I’m not familiar with cup as a measurement unit, I convert grams to cups by using an online converter. The values in brackets, therefore, are only approximate volumes, so, please, double-check them before you start cooking.