Hungarian Lángos Recipe – Crispy, Cheesy, and Traditionally Delicious

Few Hungarian street foods are as recognizable and comforting as Lángos. Golden, crispy around the edges and wonderfully soft in the center, this deep-fried flatbread is traditionally served warm with garlic, sour cream, and plenty of grated cheese.

The image shows a classic version generously topped with sour cream and shredded cheese—a simple combination that makes lángos incredibly satisfying. Whether enjoyed as a quick lunch, a weekend treat, or a taste of Hungarian street-food culture, homemade lángos is always worth making.

What Is Hungarian Lángos?

Lángos is a traditional Hungarian fried flatbread made from a soft yeast dough. The dough is stretched by hand into a round shape and deep-fried until beautifully golden.

The name comes from the Hungarian word “láng,” meaning flame, reflecting the food’s traditional connection with cooking near a fire.

Today, lángos is especially popular at Hungarian markets, festivals, fairs, beaches, and street-food stands.

The classic topping combination is:

• Garlic
• Sour cream
• Grated cheese

But many modern versions include additional toppings such as ham, sausage, onions, bacon, or even sweet ingredients.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 1½ cups warm water
• ½ cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For Frying

• Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying

For the Traditional Topping

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2–3 cloves garlic
• 1½ cups grated cheese
• Salt, to taste