Lángos – Hungarian fried bread

Beloved Hungarian street food – deep-fried yeast dough topped with sour cream and grated cheese. Crispy outside, airy and chewy inside.

• 500 g plain flour
• 7 g dried yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 300 ml warm milk or water
• Oil for frying
• 150 ml sour cream for topping
• 100 g grated cheese for topping
• Garlic and salt for optional garlic version

Method

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Mix with flour and salt.
2. 2
   Knead until smooth. Cover and prove for 1 hour.
3. 3
   Divide into 6 portions. Stretch each into an oval disc.
4. 4
   Deep fry at 180°C for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
5. 5
   Drain on paper towels.
6. 6
   Top with sour cream and grated cheese. Or rub with raw garlic and salt for a savoury version.