Hungarian Headcheese - from Helen's Hungarian Heritage Recipes.

Hungarian Headcheese  

I miss my dad. Especially around Father's Day. He passed away in 1999 and he used to make authentic Hungarian headcheese just like this (photo below). Lots of garlic and authentic red paprika. He also make Slambucs, Ohon, open-fire szallona and much more. 

He would have L-O-V-E-D his wife's Helen's Hungarian Heritage Recipes cookbook. 

And he would have been soooo proud!

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Hungarian Headcheese recipe from our fine

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She did not pick the easiest book on her shelf, or the trendiest; she picked Julia Child's masterpiece, which Julia spent years writing while living in France, falling in love with the food, and looking for her own purpose in life. Julie Powell got into her dumpy little Brooklyn kitchen and wrestled livers and brains and aspic, and through a book that is 37 years old found her way to becoming a better cook, and to becoming a writer.

Finding one's way in the kitchen can be a challenge, a task, or a pleasure. Sometime all three. But you know what? That's the point. Becoming comfortable and confident in the kitchen is one of life's greatest joys, and we don't think that's overstating it in the slightest. Feeding your family, entertaining friends, perfecting a roast chicken -- these are the happy skills in life that give back a thousandfold. Julia Child made so many people excited about rolling up their sleeves and getting real, authentic, delicious food on the table. For that we are forever grateful. And to Julia, we dedicate this newsletter. The recipe introductions are Julia's own words, from her groundbreaking book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

And at the heart of it, that's the thing. Crack open a cookbook, find a recipe online, be inspired by the farmers' market, but just get into the kitchen and cook.

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Clara's Sister Anne Lindsay congratulatory cookbook note says..."Clara and my mother Helen co-authored these amazing treasured Hungarian family recipes.

So, whether you crave Chicken Paprikas or Almas Retes, this authentic, beloved, cherished and Hungarian Heritage Recipe collection includes a vast array of national favourites, from appetizers through desserts. Learn about, create, and taste the flavours and culinary traditions of Hungary - from Cabbage Rolls to Poppy seed and Walnut Rolls and the famous regal Dobos Torte. It must have been an amazing task - God bless you both! Great Job!

HUNGARIAN GOLDEN DUMPLING COFFEE CAKE Arany Galuska

HUNGARIAN GOLDEN DUMPLING COFFEE CAKE
Arany Galuska 







A traditional Hungarian dessert. This is very simple but good eating. This recipe consists of many sugary balls of coffee cake dough drenched first in melted butter, then dipped in a sugary walnut and cinnamon coating creating a crunchy texture with melt in your mouth sweetness. Usually baked in a tube pan. When you take the sweet bread out of the oven, you just tear away at the sugary dough pieces (literally). It’s amazing!

2 pkgs active dry yeast
½ cup water, lukewarm
½ cup shortening
½ cup sugar
1½ tsp salt
4 -5 cups sifted flour
½ cups milk, scalded
2 eggs, well beaten

This is not a quick recipe, but it’s well worth the effort. Proof yeast using sugar and water. Set aside. Place shortening, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Immediately pour the scalded milk over ingredients in bowl. When mixture is lukewarm, mix in 1 cup of the sifted flour, beating until dough is smooth. Stir the softened yeast and add to dough, mixing well. Add about 2 cups (or approximately ½) of the remaining flour and beat until very smooth. Beat in eggs, and then beat in enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and let it rest 5-10 minutes.

Form dough into a large ball and put into a greased bowl. Cover bowl with towel and rest in warm place until dough is doubled. Punch dough down with fist. Cover and let dough rise again until doubled. Lightly grease the bottom of the tube pan.

Crumble Nut Filling1 cup sugar
½ chopped walnuts
1½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup raisins

Mix sugar, walnuts and cinnamon together in a shallow dish and set aside. Place into another shallow dish the butter and raisins and set aside.

Scoop out dough with ice cream scooper. Dip balls first into butter then roll lightly in sugar mixture. Arrange 1 layer of balls in a tube pan so that they do not touch each other. Sprinkle about one-third of the raisins and slightly press them down. Continue in this manner until all dough and raisins are used. Sprinkle any remaining sugar mixture or butter over top layer of dough. Cover pan with waxed paper and towel and let dough rise again 30-45 minutes.

Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Run spatula around sides of tube pan. Invert onto plate. Serve immediately while still warm. Break apart chunks of the cake and pull apart with two forks.

You haven't lived until you have tried this delightful dessert.

Enjoy
HOT HUNGARIAN CHEF

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Sister's congratulatory cookbook note says..."Clara and my mother Helen co-authored these amazing treasured Hungarian family recipes"

So, whether you crave Chicken Paprikas or Almas Retes, this authentic, beloved, cherished and Hungarian Heritage Recipe collection includes a vast array of national favourites, from appetizers through desserts. Learn about, create, and taste the flavours and culinary traditions of Hungary - from Cabbage Rolls to Poppy seed and Walnut Rolls and the famous regal Dobos Torte. It must have been an amazing task - God bless you both! Great Job! 

 

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