Langos
Yeasted dough deep-fried until puffed and golden, topped hot with garlic oil, sour cream, and cheese — a Hungarian street food dating to the 14th century, not the tomato-and-pepperoni 'Hungarian pizza' tourist stalls often sell.
Vegetarian
⚠ Contains: Gluten, Dairy. Always check your own ingredients — this isn't a guarantee for severe allergies.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 boiled potato, mashed
- Oil, for deep-frying
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed and mixed with 3 tbsp oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Steps
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let sit 5 minutes.
- Mix the flour, salt, mashed potato, and yeast mixture into a soft dough. Knead until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
- Divide the dough into portions and stretch each one thin by hand into a rough oval.
- Deep-fry in hot oil for 1-2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden.
- While still hot, brush generously with the garlic oil, then top with sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Serve immediately.