Hungarian Cheese Biscuits (Pogácsa)

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Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast:
   • Mix yeast with lukewarm milk and sugar.
   • Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough:
   • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
   • Add butter, egg, sour cream, grated cheese, and yeast mixture.
   • Knead into a soft dough.
3. Rest the dough:
   • Cover and let rise for about 1 hour until slightly puffy.
4. Roll and fold (for flaky layers):
   • Roll out dough to about 1–2 cm thickness.
   • Fold it like a letter, turn, and roll again.
   • Repeat this process 2–3 times.
5. Shape:
   • Roll dough to about 2 cm thick.
   • Cut into small rounds using a cutter.
   • Score the tops lightly in a crisscross pattern.
6. Brush and top:
   • Brush tops with egg yolk.
   • Sprinkle extra grated cheese on top.
7. Bake:
   • Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
   • Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed.