Description
Lángos, the heart of Hungarian street food. Golden, crispy flatbread that’s the ultimate comfort food. This irresistible dish combines the soft chew of fried dough with toppings of sour cream, grated cheese, and garlic, making each bite a delicious mix of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7 g) dried (instant) yeast
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Sunflower oil for frying
- Toppings: sour cream, grated cheese, garlic (chopped or as a water mixture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mug, dissolve salt in water. In a large bowl, mix the sifted flour with the yeast. Gradually add the salty water, stirring until a sticky dough forms. If necessary, adjust with a bit more flour. Knead until smooth and pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Lángos: On a floured surface, tip out the dough, stretch into a square, and cut out rounds (approx. 4 inches across). Use a glass or a cookie cutter. Thin the center of each round slightly more than the edges. Allow resting for another 30 minutes.
- Fry the Lángos: Heat a generous amount of sunflower oil in a deep pan. Fry each piece until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy lángos fresh out of the fryer, topped with your choice of garlic, sour cream, and grated cheese.
Notes
- For a traditional flavor, rub the hot lángos with a cut garlic clove before adding other toppings.
- Keep the fried lángos warm in the oven while you cook the rest.
- Experiment with toppings like ham, sautéed mushrooms, or even a sweet version with jam or sugar.
- Prep Time: 70 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hungarian