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Langos
Langos is a crispy and slightly sweet flatbread made with yeast and cornmeal, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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⏱️ 10 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 250 g of cornmeal
- 100 g of yeast
- 500 ml of cold water
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- Rectangular mold for preparation
- Optional: grated cheese, chopped tomatoes, fried onions
Method
- In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, yeast, cold water, oil, and salt. Add the egg and mix until you get a homogeneous dough.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Prepare a rectangular mold and line the bottom with a bit of the dough. Fry in hot oil until the surface becomes crispy and golden.
- Remove from the frying stage and optionally add grated cheese, chopped tomatoes, and fried onions.
- Serve hot, accompanied by hot sauce or honey if preferred.
The story
Langos originates from Hungary, traditionally prepared during Christian festivals as a way to use up cornmeal left over from the harvest.
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