Let's Make Some Chelkys

The Hatco/Suntec Snack System raises the bar on multi-purpose equipment and gives operators the freedom to explore new revenue-driving menus that keep customers coming back. With seven cooking plates available, operators can serve everything from breakfast items, lunch foods, and various snacks in between.

One question we're asked is, 'What is a Chelky?' A Chelky is a sweet, croissant-like snack and is one of the seven plates available with the Snack System. What's great about the Chelky plate is you can create some delicious sweet and savory treats with items you can find right at your grocery store!

So, with that being said, let's make some Chelkys! Hatco Dealer Sales Manager Dan Frigo has crafted up some delicious recipes for you to try. Enjoy!

When making these recipes, you’ll need these tools: Hatco/Suntec Snack System, Chelky plates, tongs and a cooling rack.

Please note that all measurements, times and temperatures in these recipes are approximate and only recommendations. You can tailor these recipes to your taste!

1. Imitation Chelky

Extra tools needed for this recipe:

• Pastry brush

Ingredients:

• Pillsbury™ Crescent Dough Sheets (1 sheet will make 4 Chelkys)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ⅛ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup Baker’s Sugar
• Ground cinnamon (optional)
• Food release spray (baker’s style)

Directions:

1. Set Snack System to 300ºF and timer to 8 minutes (differential to 8).
2. Open the crescent dough sheet and roll out, taking care not to stretch the dough. It should be a 12” x 7” sheet, left to right.
3. Melt about 2 tablespoons butter and spread evenly with pastry brush across the crescent dough sheet.
4. Sprinkle with about ⅛ cup of granulated sugar. (Optional: sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top of that sugar.)
5. Cut the sheet into 4 even pieces, which should be about 3” x 7” each.
6. Roll each piece and twist it a few times until slightly tight. Set aside.
7. Roll each piece on a plate with Baker's Sugar, lightly coating each Chelky.
8. Wipe the food release spray onto the Chelky platen.
9. Place the pieces into the Chelky platen and bake for 8 minutes.
10. When the timer sounds, open the Snack System and let the Chelkys cool for a couple of minutes, then remove and serve.

2. Cinnamon Roll Chelky

Ingredients:

• Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Icing (8 count)
• Food release spray (baker’s style)

Directions:

1. Set Snack System to 300ºF and timer to 8 minutes (differential to 8).
2. Open the cinnamon rolls and remove the icing pack. Set aside.
3. Flatten each roll and twist them into 6 -to 7-inch long Chelkys. (This is easier if they warm up just a bit.) Set aside.
4. Wipe the food release spray onto the Chelky platen.
5. Place the pieces into the Chelky platen and bake for 8 minutes.
6. When the timer sounds, open the Snack System. Let the Chelkys cool for a couple of minutes, then remove with tongs, place on rack and cool a few minutes more.
7. Apply icing and serve warm.

3. Grands!™ Cinnamon Roll Chelky

Ingredients:

• Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Cinnamon Rolls with Icing (5 count)
• ¼ cup Baker’s Sugar
• Food release spray (baker’s style)
• Ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. Set Snack System to 300ºF and timer to 8 minutes (differential to 8).
2. Open the cinnamon rolls and remove the icing pack. Set aside.
3. Flatten each roll and twist them into 7-inch long Chelkys. (This is easier if they warm up just a bit.) Set aside.
4. Roll each Chelky on a plate with sugar and cinnamon.
5. Wipe the food release spray onto the Chelky platen.
6. Place the pieces into the Chelky platen and bake for 8 minutes. Note that these are large and will expand in the cooking process.
7. When the timer sounds, open the Snack System. Let the Chelkys cool for a couple of minutes, then remove with tongs, place on rack and cool a few minutes more.
8. Apply icing and serve warm.

4. Filled Chelky

Ingredients:

• Pillsbury™ Filled Crescents
• Food release spray (baker’s style)

Directions:

1. Set Snack System to 300ºF and timer to 8 minutes (differential to 8).
2. Open the filled crescents and remove the fruit-filling packet and the icing pack. Set aside.
3. Open the rolls into 4 rectangular sheets, smoothing together the perforations in the center.
4. Cut the fruit-filling packet and spread onto each sheet lengthwise across the top. Roll and twist into 6- to 7-inch long Chelkys.
5. Wipe the food release spray onto the Chelky platen.
6. Place the pieces into the Chelky platen and bake for 8 minutes.
7. When the timer sounds, open the Snack System. Let the Chelkys cool for a couple of minutes, then remove with tongs, place on rack and cool a few minutes more.
8. Apply icing and serve warm.

5. Honey Butter Chelky

Ingredients:

• Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Honey Butter Biscuits
• Food release spray (baker’s style)

Directions:

1. Set Snack System to 300ºF and timer to 8 minutes (differential to 8).
2. Open the biscuits and roll each piece into a Chelky shape, about 6” long.
3. Wipe the food release spray onto the Chelky platen.
4. Place the pieces into the Chelky platen and bake for 8 minutes.
5. When the timer sounds, open the Snack System. Let the Chelkys cool for a couple of minutes, then remove with tongs, place on rack and cool a few minutes more.
6. Serve.

6. Sweet Hawaiian Chelky

Ingredients:

• Pillsbury™ Sweet Hawaiian Crescent Rolls
• Food release spray (baker’s style)

Directions:

1. Set Snack System to 300ºF and timer to 8 minutes (differential to 8).
2. Open the crescent rolls and divide into 4 rectangles (two rolls each).
3. Roll and gently twist them into 6- to 7-inch long Chelkys.
4. Wipe the food release spray onto the Chelky platen.
5. Place the pieces into the Chelky platen and bake for 8 minutes.
6. When the timer sounds, open the Snack System. Let the Chelkys cool for a couple of minutes, then remove with tongs, place on rack and cool a few minutes more.
7. Serve.