Krümplis Lángos – Hungarian Potato Yeast Fry Bread

Krümplis Lángos is a delicious Hungarian variation of the classic lángos, made with cooked potatoes and yeast. The potatoes give the dough a wonderfully soft, tender texture, while frying creates the irresistible golden, crisp exterior that makes lángos so popular.

Traditionally served warm with garlic, sour cream, and grated cheese, this rustic Hungarian specialty makes a fantastic snack, breakfast, or comforting street-food-style meal.

🇭🇺 What Is Krümplis Lángos?

The word “krumpli” means potato in Hungarian, while lángos refers to the famous fried yeast bread.

Adding mashed potatoes to the dough makes this version particularly soft and flavorful. It is a wonderful example of traditional Hungarian cooking, where simple ingredients are turned into something incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Additional warm water, if needed

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying

Traditional Toppings

  • 2–3 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • Salt, to taste

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