Here’s an authentic and irresistibly flaky recipe for Pogácsa (Hungarian Cheese Biscuits) ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º — one of Hungary’s most beloved savory pastries, perfect with soup, coffee, or as a snack at any time of day. These tender, golden biscuits are often made with yeast dough and filled or topped with cheese, pork cracklings (tepertÅ‘), or even potatoes.
This version is for the classic cheesy pogácsa (sajtos pogácsa).
🧀ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Hungarian Sajtos Pogácsa (Cheese Biscuits)
Yield: ~25–30 biscuits
Prep Time: 20 min (+90 min rising)
Bake Time: 20–25 min
🧾 Ingredients:
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 250 g (1 cup) unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 25 g fresh yeast or 7 g (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 150 ml (â…” cup) warm milk
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 200 g (1¾ cups) shredded sharp cheese (like Emmental, Edam, or Cheddar)
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Optional Add-ins:
- 2 tbsp sour cream (for extra tenderness)
- 1 small cooked mashed potato (for traditional potato version)