Érdekességek híres magyar desszertekről – olvasmány szószedettel és feladattal

A Tasty Reminder of the Most Famous Hungarian Desserts

Similarly to many European countries, Hungary also has desserts that are not only famous within the country but all across the globe. No matter the type, flavour, texture, or ingredients, many stole the heart of Hungarians and non-Hungarians alike.

Eszterházy Cake

This delicious cake does not have a single story about its origin, but this is probably why several versions of the Esterházy cake still exist. One official says that this cake was first made in the 19th century. The walnut-cream dessert and its emblematic pattern have a special place in the heart of Hungarians. It is also a famous cake in Austria.

Dobos Cake

One of the most famous Hungarian desserts, the Dobos Cake, became an official Hungaricum last year. The delicious and iconic Hungarian Dobos Cake was introduced to the public 134 years ago by József Dobos, a confectioner. Dobos aimed to create a cake that could be stored for a long time (and so even be transported) as, at the time, no proper technique existed to keep food and sweets cold.

Rigó Jancsi cake

There once lived a man who was the leader of a gypsy band. He was very successful in the music world; however, he became famous through a scandalous love affair and the cake with which he wanted to seduce a woman. This is the story of Rigó Jancsi and the cake that is as sweet as love.

Zserbó

One of the most popular Hungarian desserts is zserbó, a crispy pastry with walnut, apricot jam, and a shiny chocolate glaze. It is traditionally made at Christmas and Easter time, but you can taste it in confectioneries all year round.
 

Bejgli

Not a 100% Hungarian recipe, but its cult has become strong in the country over the centuries. Usually made during Christmas time, this dessert mainly contains walnuts and poppy seed. According to an urban legend, Hungarians bake as much bejgli as the whole continent bakes in a whole year.

Chimney Cake

In the Hungarian speech area, the chimney cake (kürtős kalács) is a Szekler, Transylvanian, and Hungarian dessert at the same time. Its origin has been the topic of arguments for many years as several legends can be connected to its story. Chimney cakes are characterised by an unmatched smell and aroma and divinely sweet flavours.

source: Daily News Hungary 

Egészítsd ki a mondatokat egy-egy szóval/kifejezéssel a táblázatból. Majd az aláhúzott részekbe írd be, melyik mondat, melyik híres magyar desszertről szól.

1.) The basic …………. to create …………. cake was to ………….. and ………… the cake for a long time.

2.) …………. cake is ……………….. made at Christmas and Easter time, but you can enjoy eating it in ……………… all year round.

3.) …………. cake, the walnut-cream dessert with a ………………. , has a special place in the heart of Hungarians.

4.) A ………….  cake is both a Hungarian and Transylvanian dessert with ……………….. smell, aroma and sweet ……………… .

5.) ………….  cake became famous due to a …………………. love affair where the cake was used to ………………. a woman.

6.) According to …………., at Christmas Hungarians …….. as much ………….  as the entire continent bakes a whole year.

key/megoldás:

1. Dobos, aim, store, transport

2. Zserbó, traditionally, confectioneries

3. Eszterházy, unique pattern

4. Chimney, unrivalled, flavour

5. Rigó Jancsi, scandalous, seduce

6. Bejgli, urban legend, bake