Here’s a classic recipe for Pogácsa 🇭🇺 — Hungarian cheese biscuits that are soft, flaky, and irresistibly cheesy.
They’re a beloved snack in Hungary, often served warm with wine, beer, or alongside soups.
Hungarian Pogácsa (Cheese Biscuits)
Makes: ~25 biscuits | Prep Time: 30 min + rising | Bake Time: 20–25 min
Ingredients
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 250 g (1 cup) unsalted butter or lard, cold and cubed
- 200 g (2 cups) finely grated cheese (traditionally aged Trappista, Edam, or a sharp cheddar)
- 200 ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) sour cream
- 25 g fresh yeast (or 7 g / 2 tsp active dry yeast)
- 2 egg yolks (for dough)
- 1 whole egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup) lukewarm milk
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