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Lángos
Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add water, milk and a tablespoon of oil and knead 8 minutes into a soft, slightly tacky dough. Cover and rise 1 hour until doubled.
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How long does Lángos take?
1 hr 45 min all in — 25 min prep, 20 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Dutch oven, Spider or strainer, Tongs.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Sour cream and cheese → Just the garlic water and salt. The old way, and the cheapest. Still good.
What should I watch for?
Oiled hands, not floured. Flour burns in the oil and turns it bitter.
Any tips from this recipe?
Mashed potato worked into the dough, about 150 g, makes a softer, longer-keeping lángos. Common at Balaton. The oil must be hot. Cool oil gives a greasy, flat lángos that soaks rather than puffs.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.