Authentic Hungarian Lángos Recipe (Traditional Fried Bread)

Hungarian Lángos is one of Hungary’s most beloved street foods. This golden, crispy fried bread has a light, fluffy interior and is traditionally topped with garlic, sour cream, and grated cheese. Whether enjoyed as a savory snack, lunch, or party appetizer, homemade lángos is surprisingly easy to prepare and tastes just like the ones sold at Hungarian markets and festivals.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Authentic Hungarian street food
  • Crispy outside and soft inside
  • Easy homemade yeast dough
  • Perfect with classic or creative toppings
  • Family-friendly and freezer-friendly
  • Ready in about 2 hours

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups (300 ml) warm milk
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

Garlic Topping

  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ¼ cup warm water

Traditional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Grated mozzarella or Edam cheese
  • Grated cheddar (optional)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer (optional)
  • Rolling pin or hands for shaping
  • Deep frying pan or Dutch oven
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

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