🇭🇺 Hungarian Lángos (Fried Bread with Sour Cream & Cheese)

Crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside — this famous Hungarian street food is pure comfort! Traditionally topped with garlic, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

🥖 Ingredients (6–8 lángos)

Dough:

2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
2½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil
½ cup (120 ml) warm water (as needed)

For frying:

Oil for deep frying

Toppings (classic):

2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp warm water (to mix with garlic)
1 cup sour cream
1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Hungarian trappista cheese

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Activate yeast
Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2️⃣ Make dough
In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and oil.
Gradually add warm water and knead until soft and slightly sticky (about 5–8 minutes).

3️⃣ Rise
Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.

4️⃣ Shape
Divide into 6–8 balls.
With oiled hands, stretch each into a circle (about 6 inches). Keep center slightly thinner than edges.

5️⃣ Fry
Heat oil to medium (around 350°F / 175°C).
Fry 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.

6️⃣ Top immediately
Brush with garlic-water mixture, spread sour cream, and sprinkle cheese.