Lángos with Cheese and Sour Cream

Name: Lángos with Cheese and Sour Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 25 g fresh yeast; 5 g granulated sugar; 5 g salt; 300 ml lukewarm water; 1.5 l sunflower oil (for frying); 400 g sour cream; 200 g grated cheese (e.g., Trappista); 2 cloves garlic

Difficulty

medium

Time

2h 10m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

High

Lángos is an iconic Hungarian street food, traditionally deep-fried and served with garlic water, sour cream, and grated cheese. This recipe presents the classic cheese and sour cream version, guaranteed to enchant your taste buds. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, it's a perfect choice for a weekend lunch or a gathering with friends. Prepare this simple yet hearty delicacy at home!

ingredients

4 Servings

500 g all-purpose flour25 g fresh yeast5 g granulated sugar5 g salt300 ml lukewarm water1.5 l sunflower oil (for frying)400 g sour cream200 g grated cheese (e.g., Trappista)2 cloves garlic

Steps

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, mix the lukewarm water with sugar and crumble in the fresh yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes foamy on top.

Knead Dough

Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt, then pour in the activated yeast mixture. Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for at least 10-15 minutes until it's smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until it doubles in size.

Shape Lángos

Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 4 equal portions. With oiled hands, form them into balls, then flatten them into thin discs about 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) in diameter. The center should be thinner, and the edges slightly thicker.

Fry and Serve

Heat a generous amount of sunflower oil in a deep pan or pot (to about 170-180°C / 340-350°F). Carefully place the lángos into the hot oil and fry both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove them and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Meanwhile, crush the garlic and mix it with a little water. Brush the fried lángos with the garlic water, then generously spread with sour cream and grated cheese. Serve immediately!

Extra Tips

► The dough is perfect when it's slightly sticky but pulls away from the bowl. Don't over-knead, or it will become tough.

► Lángos is best served fresh and warm. Experiment with other toppings like sausage or onions!

► If you don't have fresh yeast, you can use 7g of dried yeast, which can be mixed directly with the flour.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	350 kcal	875 kcal
Protein	10g	25g
Fat	25g	62.5g
Carbohydrate	25g	62.5g
Fiber	1g	2.5g
Sugar	2g	5g