Hungarian Potato Lángos: A Delicious Fried Treat

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a similar tanginess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while keeping a similar texture.

Boil potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth.

Mix dry yeast with warm milk and let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Combine mashed potatoes, flour, salt, and the yeast mixture in a bowl.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Divide the dough into equal pieces and flatten each into a disc.

Fry each disc in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Top with garlic and herb butter, sour cream, and cheese, or explore other topping options.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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