🇭🇺 Homemade Lángos Recipe (Hungarian Fried Bread)


🥄 Instructions:


Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, warm water, yeast, and sugar (if using).
  2. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes, until the mixture becomes foamy (this proves the yeast is active).
  3. Add the flour, salt, and vegetable oil to the bowl.
  4. Knead the dough for about 6–8 minutes by hand (or 4 minutes with a mixer) until smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 45–60 minutes, until doubled in size.

Step 2: Shape the Lángos

  1. After rising, punch down the dough.
  2. Divide it into 6–8 equal pieces.
  3. Using your hands, flatten each piece into a rough circle, about ¼ inch thick (not too thin!).

Step 3: Fry the Lángos

  1. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy pan over medium-high heat.
  2. To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of dough into it — it should sizzle immediately.
  3. Carefully place a dough circle into the hot oil.
  4. Fry about 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed up and golden brown.
  5. Remove with tongs and place on paper towels to drain.

Step 4: Serve

  • Traditionally, rub with a cut garlic clove while hot.
  • Top with sour cream and shredded cheese, OR
  • Eat plain, or with jam, Nutella, or powdered sugar for a sweet version!

🌟 Quick Tips:

  • Don’t overwork the dough after it rises — handle it gently to keep it light.
  • If you want extra puffy lángos, let the shaped discs rest for 5 minutes before frying.
  • Best eaten fresh and hot — straight from the fryer!

🎉 This homemade Lángos will have you hooked after the first bite — soft, fluffy inside, crispy outside, and simply amazing!


Would you also like a version that’s cheesy inside (stuffed lángos)? It’s even more decadent! 😋🧀

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