Hungarian Fried Bread (Lángos)

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Ingredients

• 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 7 g (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 300 ml (1¼ cups) warm milk or water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Oil for deep frying

Traditional Toppings:

• 2 cloves garlic (crushed and mixed with a little water or oil)
• Sour cream
• Grated cheese

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk or water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
3. Add yeast mixture and oil. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes).
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
5. Divide dough into 6–8 portions. Shape into balls and let rest 10–15 minutes.
6. Heat oil in a deep pan to about 170–180°C (340–350°F).
7. Flatten each dough ball by hand into a round disc (thinner in the center, slightly thicker at the edges).
8. Fry one at a time for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels.
10. While still warm, rub with garlic mixture and top with sour cream and grated cheese.