Kútkifli is an old Swabian recipe from Harta, a village in Bács-Kiskun county, known for its rich culinary and cultural heritage. The name kútkifli...
Breads, buns & biscuits
Bow tie cheese straws – Sajtos masni
There’s nothing quite like the crisp, flaky layers of homemade puff pastry. While store-bought versions are convenient, making it from scratch...
Kígyórétes – Snake strudel
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...
Hazelnut sweet bread
There’s nothing better than the smell of warm, freshly baked sweet bread filling the kitchen. This hazelnut sweet bread is soft, buttery and packed...
Piaci lángos
Years ago, I shared my personal favorite lángos recipe, which features a potato-based dough. Today, I present the traditional "piaci lángos" - the...
Mákos fentő
Mákos fentő is a special dessert from the Palóc cuisine, often called the elegant cousin of mákos guba. It’s a type of baked dough that, once out of...
Cheese and sausage tidbits
Cheese and sausage tidbits are a simple, tasty snack that’s perfect for any occasion - whether it’s a party, a cozy evening, or just something fun...
Cabbage and crackling scones
In Hungarian cuisine, pogácsa holds a special place at the heart of tradition and hospitality. These bite-sized, savory scones come in many...
Drunken scones – Részeges pogácsa
Drunken scones earn their whimsical name not because they contain any alcohol, but due to the way the dough behaves during baking. The secret lies...
Pacsni
During and after World War II, production of many favoured bakery products ceased in Hungary, and only after nationalisation did they resume. One...
Hamantaschen – Hámántáska
Hungarian Jewish cuisine is a vibrant fusion of Hungarian culinary traditions with Jewish dietary laws and cultural influences. It reflects the rich...
Bean scones – Babos pogácsa
The millennial jewel of the northwestern tip of Hungary, Sopron is not only rich in sights, centuries-old legends and strange stories, but the...
Karingó
Karingó is a kind of twisted doughnuts, a simple yet special treat, that offers a true taste adventure for lovers of sweet treats. Flour, fresh...
Borjúkötél – Calf ropes
Borjúkötél is an old Kun recipe, a kind of sweet bread with a savoury topping. Kuns are part of the broader Hungarian ethnic community, but have...
Cocoa and cinnamon rolls
Though the classic Hungarian cocoa snails (kakaós csiga) are made from Blundel dough, which is folded several times, I would like to share a simpler...
Big crescent rolls with milk and butter
Homemade crescent rolls can really make everyday life better. Making your own crescent rolls can be a rewarding culinary experience that offers...
Rum and honey sandwich cookies
Sandwich cookies are a delightful treat loved by people of all ages. Whether enjoyed as a snack with a glass of milk or as a decadent dessert,...
Recipe of the notary’s wife – Jegyzőné receptje
The recipe of the notary's wife comes from a cookbook written by József Váncza, a pharmacist, who was the inventor of the first Hungarian baking...
Cheese straws (without yeast)
Cheese straws are popular as appetizers or party snacks and are enjoyed for their crunchy texture and cheesy flavor. They can be served on their own...
Potato and plum butter bundles
The recipe of potato and plum butter bundles was requested by a dear subscriber; I've never made it before, but as a nice surprise it turned out to...
Popular recipes
This is what Hungarian túró looks like
You often ask me what kind of cottage cheese (or curd cheese or farmer's cheese - call it what you want) I use in the recipes. In Hungary the store-bought cottage cheese is dry and crumbly as you can see in the picture. So if a recipe calls for túró, I mean this type. If you can't obtain túró, you can try to make your own from whole milk. Click on the link below.
Metric system vs cup
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.