Langos
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour)
(280 grams
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1¼ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 cup lukewarm milk)
(250 ml
- oil
for frying, see note 1
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- , to taste, see note 22 garlic cloves
- sour cream
- , to taste, see note 3shredded cheese
- ketchup)
(optional
Directions
- 1
In a bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, salt and sugar. Mix with a spoon. Add yeast. Mix again. Add milk and give it a quick mix with a spoon again.
- 2
With bread attachment, mix on low speed for a few minutes (about 3-4) or until well combined (see note 4).
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and clean kitchen towel. Let it proof in a warm place until doubled in size (45-60 minutes, see note 5).
- 4
When ready, transfer the dough onto a well-floured work top. Divide into 4 equally-looking pieces.
- 5
Form a ball out of each piece.
- 6
Roll out with a rolling pin (about ¼-inch/0.5-centimeters thick and about 7-inch/17-centimeter in diameter).
- 7
In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil.
- 8
When hot, add one rolled flatbread in. Fry for about a minute before turning it over (use kitchen tongs) and fry for a further minute.
- 9
Langos should be nice golden brown, but some pale spots are fine.
- 10
Place each fried bread onto a few sheets of paper kitchen towel to get rid of any excess oil.
- 11
Spread each with a mixture of crushed garlic & olive oil.
- 12
Top with sour cream and shredded cheese.
- 13
Enjoy warm!
Langos
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About this Recipe
Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, puffy piece of fried bread, crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft within. This Langos recipe brings the joy of tasty Hungarian street food right into your kitchen, perfect for a cozy treat that’s best enjoyed fresh.
What makes this Langos recipe a favorite is its thoughtful approach to dough preparation. By incorporating instant yeast and utilizing a stand mixer, the process becomes remarkably straightforward, eliminating common hurdles and ensuring a consistently light and airy texture without the usual fuss associated with yeasted breads.
Prepare for a delightful culinary experience with this Langos. Each piece offers a satisfying crispness from its fried exterior, yielding to a tender, flavorful interior that’s incredibly inviting. Best enjoyed warm, its comforting aroma will fill your home, promising a truly tasty and satisfying fried bread. The recipe uses simple, accessible ingredients such as all-purpose flour, milk, salt, and sugar, which come together to create this remarkable Hungarian specialty.
The beauty of Langos lies in its versatility with toppings, allowing you to personalize each warm piece. You can customize your fried bread with a generous dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheese for a classic finish. For those who love a garlicky kick, remember the garlic cloves are to taste, and can be mixed with the olive oil before serving. An optional drizzle of ketchup also adds another layer of flavor.
This warm, delicious fried bread is a wonderful snack or a comforting appetizer, especially delightful for sharing with friends and family on any occasion.