Hungarian Snacks

Pogácsa is a popular Hungarian snack consisting of a small, bite-sized pastry that can be either sweet or savory. Preferably, it should be eaten while still hot. Although there are differences in size and flavor, all pogácsa pastries... READ MORE

Lángos is a Hungarian specialty made by deep-frying a basic dough consisting of water, flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until it develops a golden-brown color. Sour cream, milk, or yogurt can all be used instead of water. Lángos is trad... READ MORE

This Hungarian tube-shaped pastry popularly known as chimney cake traces its origin to the medieval era Székely Land—back then a part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The first known recipe titled Kürtős kaláts&rsqu... READ MORE

Kifli are crescent-shaped yeast rolls that can either be consumed plain, sprinkled with poppy, sesame, or caraway seeds, or topped with fruit jam or honey. Although not much is known about the origin of kifli, there is a legend saying that kifli w... READ MORE

This traditional Hungarian dish is a savory version of the popular French toast. It can be prepared with various types of sliced bread that are coated in lightly beaten eggs, then shortly pan-fried until crispy. The dish is typically enjo... READ MORE

Tepertős pogácsa owes its name to the tepertő, or pork crackling, the fatty remains of fried bacon which give this product its unique flavor and texture. Pogácsa is a small, cylindrical, baked pastry containing pork cracklin... READ MORE

Hailing from Sopron, babos pogácsa or babpogácsa is a variety of Hungarian pogácsa, a small, round, savory pastry with beans incorporated in the dough. This pogácsa is typically made with a combination of flour... READ MORE