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Hungarian Street Food

Cultural Context

Hungarian street food is a vibrant part of the country's culinary landscape, often found at festivals and markets. Dishes like lángos and kürtőskalács showcase the rich flavors and textures of Hungarian cuisine, reflecting its agricultural heritage. Today, these foods have gained popularity beyond Hungary, delighting street food lovers worldwide.

HungarianHUmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
380g (3 cups) bread flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
4g (1 ¼ tsp) dry yeast
240ml (1 cup) lukewarm water
45ml (3 tbsp) vegetable oil
sour cream for serving
shredded cheese for serving
vegetable oil for frying

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber

1

In a large bowl whisk flour with salt, sugar, and dry yeast.

2

Pour water and vegetable oil into the flour and mix the dough using a mixer with a dough hook on. After around 10 minutes it should be smooth and elastic.

3

Form the dough into a ball and put it into an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic, and let it rise for 1 hour.

4

Transfer the dough onto a nicely floured cutting board, dust it with flour, and cut it into 6 portions.

5

Roll each portion into a ball, and set aside for 20 minutes.

6

After 20 minutes flatten each ball of dough with your hand and make a small slit in the center.

7

Fry langos for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crunchy on both sides. Serve as is or top with sour cream and cheese.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large bowlmixerdough hookcutting boardfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

LangosKürtőskalácsGulyásTöltött Káposzta

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