Hungarian Cheese Biscuits (Pogácsa) 🇭🇺

Here’s a classic recipe for Hungarian Cheese Biscuits (Sajtos Pogácsa) 🇭🇺 – these golden, flaky, cheesy bites are a staple in Hungarian kitchens, often served as a snack, with wine, or alongside soups and stews.


🧀 Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ sticks (170 g) unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1 packet (7 g) dry yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) warm milk
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) grated cheese (Trappista, Emmental, Gouda, or Cheddar work well)

For topping:

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Extra grated cheese