World Flavors Cookbook

Lángos

Name: Lángos
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Hungary
Ingredients: 500g flour; 1 packet dry yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 300ml warm water; 1 tsp salt; 1 boiled potato, mashed (optional for texture); Oil for frying; Garlic clove; Sour cream; Shredded Trappist or Gouda cheese

The ultimate Hungarian street food—deep-fried dough rubbed with garlic and piled high with sour cream and cheese.

Cuisine: Hungary

Ingredients

500g flour
1 packet dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
300ml warm water
1 tsp salt
1 boiled potato, mashed (optional for texture)
Oil for frying
Garlic clove
Sour cream
Shredded Trappist or Gouda cheese

Instructions

1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water into a soft dough. 2. Knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour. 3. Divide into 4 balls and stretch by hand into thin rounds with thicker edges. 4. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. 5. Rub with a cut garlic clove immediately. 6. Spread generously with sour cream and sprinkle with cheese.