Trdelnik pastries can be found in cities like Prague and other popular Czech destinations, as well as in Bratislava and other Slovakian cities. Sometimes they are served with the traditional sugar-and-nut topping; other times a variety of toppings will be offered.
The trdelnik pastry is made by wrapping dough around a stick (wooden or metal) and roasting it over an open flame until it is golden brown and fully cooked. Usually, it is possible to watch part of the process of trdelnik making when you purchase your treat - the vendors often sell from open stalls along the street or in squares and make these pastries fresh to meet the demand of passersby.
The trdelnik pastry is originally from Slovakia, but other countries, such as Lithuania and Romania, have their own versions of a type of pastry baked upon a spit over a fire.
