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Homemade Langos

Cultural Context

Originating from Hungary, Lángos is a beloved street food often enjoyed at fairs and markets. Traditionally topped with garlic, sour cream, and cheese, it embodies the spirit of communal eating and celebration. Today, variations abound globally, with toppings ranging from sweet to savory, making it a versatile dish enjoyed by many.

HungarianHUsnack
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 g plain flour
700 g yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg
250 ml warm milk
50 ml sour cream
vegetable oil or sunflower oil
garlic
medium soft cheese

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while bread flour is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with lower fat.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato adds nutrients and flavor, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

1

Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar and salt in a bowl.

2

Add plain flour and egg to the mixture and mix until smooth.

3

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.

4

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise for 5-6 hours.

5

After rising, divide the dough into 14 balls and let them rest for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.

6

Heat vegetable or sunflower oil to 180°C for deep frying.

7

Flatten each ball into a disc, ensuring it's not too thin to avoid breaking.

8

Deep fry each disc in hot oil for about 2-3 minutes, turning once until golden brown.

9

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

10

Brush with garlic oil, add salt and pepper, and serve with sour cream and grated cheese.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsplastic wrap

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Lángos

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