Langos like from the fair – a simple and inexpensive recipe recept

Name: Langos like from the fair – a simple and inexpensive recipe
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 200 ml milk; 200 ml water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons oil; 30 g fresh yeast (or 1 packet of dry yeast); 500 g all-purpose flour

Easy to prepare
5 portions
90 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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Summer in Slovakia and the Czech Republic is inseparably associated with the smell of grilled sausages, cotton candy and above all crispy langos with cheese and sour cream. This treat is a classic at fairs, swimming spots and festivals. Few people know, however, that it can easily be made at home – simply, cheaply and with a taste that matches that from a stall.

For 5 portions

Ingredients

200 ml milk
200 ml water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil
30 g fresh yeast (or 1 packet of dry yeast)
500 g all-purpose flour

Preparation procedure

Yeast dough: Crumble the fresh yeast into lukewarm milk, add the sugar and let it rise for a few minutes. (If using dry yeast, add it directly to the flour.) Then mix all the ingredients and work into a smooth dough that does not stick.
Rising: Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rise for about an hour in a warm place.
Shaping: Tear off smaller pieces from the risen dough and stretch them with your hands into flat rounds. Leave the center thinner and the edges slightly thicker.
Frying: Fry the flatbreads in a sufficient amount of hot oil until golden on both sides.
Serving: Serve langos traditionally with garlic, sour cream and grated cheese. They are also great with ham, vegetables or even sweet – for example with jam or chocolate topping.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (including rising)
Number of servings: 8–10 langos

Conclusion

Homemade langos like from the fair is fluffy, crispy and fragrant. The advantage is that you can make it more cheaply than at a stall and flavor it to your own taste. If you want an even softer dough, add a tablespoon of sour cream. And remember – the oil must be properly hot so the langos don’t become greasy. This recipe allows you to bring the atmosphere of the fair straight into your kitchen.