Here’s a traditional recipe for Hungarian Cheese Pogácsa ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º — soft, fluffy, savory scones made with plenty of cheese. They’re a favorite snack in Hungary, especially fresh from the oven with a crisp golden crust.
🧀 Hungarian Cheese Pogácsa (Sajtos Pogácsa)
Ingredients (about 25–30 pieces)
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tsp instant yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
- ½ cup (120 ml) warm milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 large eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash)
- 1½ cups (150 g) grated cheese (Trappista, cheddar, or Gouda work well)
- Optional: ¼ tsp caraway seeds for topping