Hungarian Cheese Biscuits (Sajtos Pogácsa)

These golden, savory Hungarian Cheese Biscuits, known as Sajtos Pogácsa, are a beloved part of Hungarian baking. 🇭🇺🧀

Soft and flaky inside with a beautifully golden, cheesy top, pogácsa are traditionally served at family gatherings, holidays, celebrations, and alongside soups or drinks. They’re wonderfully addictive—it’s hard to stop at just one!

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup grated cheese, such as Hungarian-style semi-hard cheese, cheddar, or Gouda
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• ½ cup lukewarm milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1½ teaspoons salt

For the Topping

• 1 egg yolk
• ½ cup grated cheese
• Sesame seeds or caraway seeds, optional