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