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Traditional Hungarian Lángos: Fried Yeast Flatbread with Garlic, Sour Cream and Cheese

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Hungary
135 minutes including rising
Serves 8
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Traditional Hungarian Lángos: Fried Yeast Flatbread with Garlic, Sour Cream and Cheese

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Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add lukewarm water and 1 tbsp oil; knead to a soft, slightly tacky dough.

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500 g bread flour
7 g instant yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
320 ml lukewarm water
1 tbsp neutral oil, plus more for handling
neutral oil for deep-frying
3 garlic cloves
80 ml water
1/2 tsp salt
250 g sour cream
180 g grated Trappista-style or mild semi-hard cheese

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Stretch by hand; a thin centre prevents a doughy result.

Top only after frying so the bread remains crisp.

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