Pogacsa – Traditional biscuits

Here is the authentic and beloved Hungarian Pogácsa 🇭🇺🧀🥨
Fluffy, savory biscuits that Hungarians serve at celebrations, with soups, or as a snack.

🇭🇺 Pogácsa – Traditional Hungarian Biscuits

Ingredients

500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
250 g (1 cup) butter or lard (softened)
200 ml (¾ cup) sour cream or yogurt
25 g fresh yeast (or 7 g dry yeast)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg
100 g grated cheese (optional but very traditional!)
Egg yolk for brushing

Instructions

Activate yeast
Mix yeast with sugar and a little warm sour cream. Let foam 5–10 minutes.
Make dough
Mix flour and salt. Add butter/lard, yeast mixture, egg, and remaining sour cream.
Knead into soft dough.
Rest & fold (traditional texture)
Let rise 45 minutes.
Roll, fold like a letter, rest 15 minutes. Repeat once.
Shape
Roll 2 cm thick. Cut with small round cutter.
Top & bake
Brush with egg yolk. Add cheese if using.
Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 15–18 minutes until golden.