Hungarian lángos with garlic – a crispy treat like from a fair

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 8 portions
  • 90 minutes
Jan, 21. 12. 2025

The best homemade recipe for fluffy lángos with sour cream, cheese and garlic. A traditional Hungarian specialty you'll fall in love with.

Hungarian lángos are among the most popular treats that many remember from fairs, markets or stalls by the water. This recipe allows you to prepare delicious lángos at home – nicely crispy on the outside and soft inside. Served with garlic, yogurt or sour cream and grated cheese they are a true gastronomic experience. Try this tried-and-true recipe and surprise your family and guests.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

For brushing:

For garnish:

Preparation procedure

  • Starter: Mix the yeast with the sugar, add a little lukewarm milk and let it rise for 10 minutes.
  • Dough: Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt, the starter, the remaining milk, water and oil. Work into a smooth dough. Cover it with a cloth and let it rise for 60 minutes.
  • Shaping: Divide the risen dough into 8 portions, shape each into a ball and let them rest for another 10 minutes.
  • Discs: Roll out or shape each ball by hand into a disc about 15 cm in diameter.
  • Frying: Heat enough oil in a deep pan and fry the lángos on both sides until golden (2 minutes per side).
  • Garlic mixture: Mix the pressed garlic with water and salt.
  • Serving: Brush the hot lángos with the garlic water, top with sour cream or yogurt and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Total preparation time: approx. 90 minutes

Number of servings: 8 lángos

Recipe conclusion

Homemade Hungarian lángos with garlic and cheese are an irresistible delicacy that will win you over from the first bite. Their preparation is not complicated and the result is worth it – beautifully fluffy and full of flavor. They are great as a hearty dinner, a quick lunch or festive refreshments at a family gathering. If you are looking for a recipe that will please young and old, lángos are the clear choice.