Pogacsa (Hungarian Cheese Biscuits)

Pogácsa (Hungarian Cheese Biscuits)

Ingredients

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 250 g butter, softened
• 200 g sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1 packet (7 g) dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 150 g grated cheese (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 2 tbsp warm water. Let stand for 5–10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
3. Add butter, sour cream, egg, yeast mixture, and grated cheese.
4. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
5. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
6. Roll the dough to about 2 cm (¾ inch) thick.
7. Score the top in a crisscross pattern with a knife.
8. Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
9. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with extra grated cheese.
11. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Enjoy these savory, cheesy Hungarian biscuits warm from the oven! 🇭🇺🧀🥐