Langos

Name: Langos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp instant active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for dough); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped, chopped

A beloved Hungarian fried bread that's crispy on the outside and pillowy within. Served hot with garlic and sour cream or fresh herbs. Pure comfort on a plate.

40 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

HungarianAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp instant active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for dough)
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp instant active dry yeast.
2

Add 1 cup warm water, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for dough). Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3

Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until doubled.
4

On a floured surface, divide dough into 8-12 pieces. Gently shape each into a ball but do not knead further.
5

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot to 350-375°F. Working in batches, stretch each dough ball and carefully place into hot oil.
6

Fry 2-3 minutes per side until puffed and deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
7

Mix 4 minced garlic cloves with sour cream and 1 tsp chopped fresh dill, chopped. Rub warm fried bread with this mixture or serve on the side.
8

Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Questions

Can I make Langos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Langos gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Langos keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Langos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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