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Hungarian Fried Flatbread (Lángos)

These tasty flatbreads are enjoyed as a savory or sweet treat in Hungary.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Rising Time:1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Hungarian
Servings: 20 flatbreads
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Rose

Ingredients

  • 3 organic medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup organic milk, warmed
  • 2 tsp dry quick-rise yeast
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour (plus 1/2 cup if needed)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Topping options:

  • 1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese/parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup sour cream/yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 cured bacon, cut into strips and fried
  • 4 tbsp green onion/chives/dill for garnishing
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp raspberry, strawberry, peach, apricot jams

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, boil potatoes in salt water, over medium heat and cook them until they are tender. Then mash them with a hand beater or masher, set them aside to cool.     
  • Place milk in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to warm. Then combine yeast, and sugar into the warm milk. Set aside and allow the yeast to activate and foam, about 5-10 minutes. In a medium bowl, add 1½ cups of flour, salt, and mash potatoes and using a fork, combine the ingredients. Then add the yeast, and begin to knead the dough. If the dough is sticky, add some of the remaining half cup of flour until it is no longer sticky. Knead for about 10 minutes, then place in a greased bowl, cover with saran wrap, and towel. Set dough in a warm area of your kitchen and let it rise until double in size, approximately an hour.
  • Roll out the dough on to a lightly floured surface to 1 cm (1/3 inch) thickness and cut into circles. Prick with a knife to keep big bubbles from forming.
  • Heat oil in a fry pan, up to 360-375 degrees F or 190 degrees C. Make sure the oil is at least 1 inch (2.5cm) deep. Place in hot oil, fry for about 30-40 seconds, once you see bubbles forming and a golden colour on the edges, turn them over then fry for another 20-30 seconds, then remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towel.
  • Serve warm with toppings of your choice. Often served as a snack or with bean or lentil soup 

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg