Hungarian Cheese Biscuits (Pogácsa)🇭🇺

📝 Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, gouda, edam, or a mix)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For Topping

  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
  • Extra grated cheese, for sprinkling

🍴 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add butter and rub into the flour until crumbly.
  3. Mix in grated cheese.
  4. Add sour cream and egg.
  5. Knead into a soft dough (not sticky).
  6. Cover and rest 30 minutes.

2. Shape the Biscuits

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Roll dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  3. Cut into small rounds using a cutter or glass.
  4. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

3. Add the Topping

  1. Brush with beaten egg.
  2. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.

4. Bake

  • Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden and puffed.

5. Serve

  • Best served warm, but delicious at room temperature too!

💡 Tips for Perfect Pogácsa

  • Don’t skip resting the dough — it makes them tender
  • Use a flavorful cheese for stronger taste
  • You can score the tops lightly with a knife for a traditional look
  • Add a pinch of paprika to the dough for color and flavor

🧊 Storage

  • Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days
  • Reheat in oven for 3–4 minutes to refresh
  • Freeze baked biscuits up to 3 months

📝 Variations

  • Add bacon bits to the dough
  • Use feta for a saltier taste
  • Add caraway seeds for authentic flavor
  • Swap half the flour for whole wheat

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve with:

  • Sour cream
  • Cream cheese spread
  • Soup or goulash
  • Wine or beer

💬 Engage Your Readers

Ask them:
“Do you like your pogácsa extra cheesy or with bacon inside?”


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