🇭🇺 Hungarian Cheese Scones (Pogácsa)

Hungarian Cheese Scones, known as Sajtos Pogácsa, are a beloved savory pastry in Hungarian cuisine. Small, golden, buttery, and wonderfully cheesy, these traditional scones are a popular choice for family gatherings, holidays, parties, and afternoon snacks.

Unlike sweet scones, Pogácsa are savory and can be made with cheese, butter, sour cream, or other flavorful ingredients. Their crisp golden tops and soft, tender centers make them difficult to resist when served fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) sour cream
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
  • ½ cup (120 ml) lukewarm milk
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) grated cheese
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, optional

For the Topping

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated cheese

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