Lángos (Hungarian Fried Bread) - Egg-Free

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
• 1 cup Warm Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream
• 0.5 cup Shredded Cheese

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup warm water with the 1 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp sugar. Let this sit for 5 minutes until it looks foamy.
2. 2Add the 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
3. 3Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until it feels smooth and elastic. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
4. 4Pour the 2 cups vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, flatten and stretch each piece into a round shape, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
6. 6Carefully place one piece of dough into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed up. Use tongs to remove the fried dough from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
7. 7Repeat step 6 with the remaining 3 pieces of dough. While the dough is still warm, rub the cut side of the 2 cloves garlic over the surface of each piece. Top each with 1/8 cup sour cream and 1/8 cup shredded cheese.

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