Hungarian Cheese Biscuits (Pogácsa)

Hungarian Cheese Biscuits, known as Pogácsa, are one of Hungary’s most beloved savory pastries. These small, golden biscuits are soft and buttery inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and generously topped with melted cheese.

Pogácsa can be found in Hungarian bakeries, homes, celebrations, and family gatherings. They are perfect as an appetizer, snack, party food, or accompaniment to a warm bowl of soup.

This classic cheese version is easy to make and fills the kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked butter and cheese.

What Is Hungarian Pogácsa?

Pogácsa is a traditional Hungarian savory pastry made in many different varieties.

Some versions are prepared with:

• Cheese
• Potato
• Cracklings
• Cabbage
• Sour cream
• Paprika
• Herbs
• Butter

Sajtos Pogácsa, or cheese pogácsa, is one of the most popular varieties.

The dough is rolled, folded, cut into small rounds, and brushed with egg before being topped with cheese and baked until beautifully golden.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🇭🇺 Traditional Hungarian pastry
• 🧀 Packed with cheesy flavor
• 🧈 Buttery and tender
• ✨ Golden and crisp on top
• ☕ Perfect with coffee or tea
• 🍲 Excellent with Hungarian soups
• 🎉 Great for parties
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect family snack
• ❄️ Freezer-friendly

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
• 7 oz (200 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm milk

For the Cheese

• 1 1/2 cups (150 g) grated cheese
• 1/2 cup (50 g) grated cheese for topping

Good choices include:

• Gouda
• Edam
• Emmental
• Cheddar
• Hungarian-style semi-hard cheese

For the Egg Wash

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon milk