Pogácsa (Hungarian Cheese Biscuits)

Here’s a recipe for Pogácsa (Hungarian Cheese Biscuits) 🇭🇺—a beloved savory pastry often enjoyed fresh and warm, straight from the oven. These soft, cheesy biscuits are fluffy on the inside, golden on the outside, and traditionally made with a bit of lard or butter for richness.


Pogácsa (Hungarian Cheese Biscuits)

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 packet (7 g) instant yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
  • ½ cup (100 g) unsalted butter or lard (softened)
  • ½ cup (100 g) sour cream
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) grated cheese (Trappista, Edam, Gouda, or cheddar)
  • 1 egg (for brushing)
  • Extra grated cheese for topping

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