Savory Hungarian Cheese Biscuits Pogácsa Recipe🇭🇺

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the dough

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
  2. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Add sour cream, egg yolk, and cheese — mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead lightly on a floured surface, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

2️⃣ Shape the biscuits

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the dough to about ½ inch (1.5 cm) thick.
  3. Cut into small rounds (use a cookie cutter or glass).
  4. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3️⃣ Top and bake

  1. Brush each biscuit with beaten egg.
  2. Sprinkle with grated cheese (and caraway seeds if desired).
  3. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

4️⃣ Serve warm

Enjoy these little bites of cheesy heaven while still warm — soft inside, crispy on top, and full of Hungarian flavor! 🧀✨


💡 Ashley’s Tips

  • For extra flaky layers, fold the dough like puff pastry (roll, fold, rest, repeat once or twice).
  • You can replace half the butter with cream cheese for a richer texture.
  • These reheat beautifully in the oven or air fryer!

Would you like me to write a short Facebook caption for this recipe — something cozy and inviting like:

“🇭🇺 Golden, cheesy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Hungarian Pogácsa — so easy to make and impossible to stop eating 😋🧀”?

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