Lángos (Fried Dough)

Lángos (Hungarian Fried Dough)

Ingredients (makes 4–6 pieces):

• 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 25 g fresh yeast or 7 g dry yeast
• 250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm milk
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil (plus extra for frying)
• Optional toppings: garlic butter, sour cream, grated cheese, or jam

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:
   • Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
   • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and 2 tbsp oil. Knead into a soft dough.
   • Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
2. Shape the dough:
   • Divide dough into 4–6 portions. Flatten each into a disc about 1 cm (½ inch) thick.
3. Fry:
   • Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–180 °C (340–350 °F).
   • Fry each disc 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve:
   • Brush with garlic butter or top with sour cream and cheese. Serve warm.