Lángos is Hungary’s most famous street food — crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and usually topped with garlic, sour cream, and grated cheese. It’s especially popular at markets and summer festivals 🇭🇺✨
📝 Ingredients (Makes 6–8)
500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
250 ml (1 cup) warm milk
½ cup warm water (approx.)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
Oil for deep frying
Traditional Toppings:
2 cloves garlic (crushed, mixed with a little water)
Sour cream
1–2 cups grated cheese (Edam or mozzarella)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate Yeast Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, oil, and enough warm water to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth (about 8 minutes).
3️⃣ Let Rise Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled in size.
4️⃣ Shape Divide into 6–8 balls. With oiled hands, stretch each ball into a flat round (about ½ inch thick). Keep the center slightly thinner than the edges.
5️⃣ Fry Heat oil to 170–180°C (340–350°F). Fry each lángos 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
6️⃣ Top & Serve Rub warm dough with garlic water. Spread sour cream generously and sprinkle with grated cheese. Serve immediately while hot.
💡 Popular Variations in Hungary
Ham & cheese
Sausage slices
Mushroom topping
Sweet version with powdered sugar or Nutella
Crispy, cheesy, garlicky… pure comfort food 🇭🇺
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