Trdelník (Czech Republic)

An authentic recipe for traditional Czech Trdelník, highlighting the spiral pastry coated in butter, cinnamon sugar, and crushed walnuts.

Level Medium Prep 30 min Cook 15 min Servings 6 Score 4.8/10

Ready in

45 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 30m

Cook 15m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Czech Trdelník, highlighting the spiral pastry coated in butter, cinnamon sugar, and crushed walnuts.

A classic Prague pastry baked on a spit and coated in cinnamon sugar and walnuts.

In a bowl, mix lukewarm milk, yeast, and a spoonful of sugar. Let it sit until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, egg yolks, melted butter, and the yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth dough.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
60 min
Roll out the dough and cut into long strips. Wrap the strips spirally around wooden or metal baking cylinders.
Brush the wrapped dough with melted butter and roll it in a mixture of granulated sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.
Bake or grill over hot coals (or in a preheated oven at 375°F / 190°C) for 12-15 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown and caramelized.
15 min

Calories 340

Protein 6g

Carbs 48g

Fat 14g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 20g

Sodium 180mg

Serving Size 1 piece

Prep 30 min

Cook 15 min

Total 45 min

Overall 9.1 /10

Expert 4.8 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An iconic, sweet Czech street food pastry featuring a delightfully crisp, caramelized exterior and soft interior.

A classic Prague pastry baked on a spit and coated in cinnamon sugar and walnuts.

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Czech Trdelník, highlighting the spiral pastry coated in butter, cinnamon sugar, and crushed walnuts.

Ensure the cylinders are well-greased so the baked dough slides off easily
Roll the dough strips tightly with slight overlapping to prevent unraveling
Serve warm plain or filled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spread of Nutella