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

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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.

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What is Langos?

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. This reference files it under Hungarian appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How long does Langos take?

As written, 40 minutes: 20 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

How hot should the oil be for Langos?

For Langos, the frying oil is held at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Is there a substitute for yeast in Langos?

The entry for Langos calls for 1/2 tsp instant active dry yeast. In its place: Instant and active dry yeast swap measure for measure. Active dry wants five minutes in warm liquid first, while instant goes straight into the flour.

Can I make Langos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Langos 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.

How many calories are in Langos?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 8 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 21 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 380 mg sodium.

Which part of Langos can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 3. Step 3 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until doubled." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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