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Lángos

Golden, fluffy deep-fried flatbread topped with a rich layer of cream and cheese that will make you forget any diet.

70 min Medium Húngara 4 servings
Lángos

The story behind

The first time I tried Lángos was at a tiny stall near Lake Balaton in Hungary. It was a scorching day, but the scent of frying dough was just impossible to walk past. They told me it's the ultimate beach food over there. What I love most is the contrast between the piping hot bread straight from the oil and the cold, tangy sour cream topped with mounds of cheese. It’s a rustic, unpretentious bite that brings instant happiness. I see it as the perfect lunch after a long morning hike or just when you need some serious soul food. To drink, a cold beer or sparkling mineral water cuts through the richness perfectly. It’s a guilty pleasure totally worth having!

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mix the yeast with warm water and sugar, letting it sit for about 10 minutes until it gets frothy.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, then pour in the yeast mixture. Knead until you have a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
  3. 3
    Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until it doubles in size.
  4. 4
    With oiled hands, pull off pieces of dough and stretch them into thin rounds, leaving the edges slightly thicker.
  5. 5
    Fry each round in hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides.
  6. 6
    As soon as they come out of the oil, rub some of that crushed garlic oil over the top for the classic kick.
  7. 7
    Spread a generous layer of sour cream over the bread and top it with a mountain of shredded cheese. Eat it while it's hot!

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