Description
Savory Hungarian cheese biscuits with a soft, flaky interior and a golden, cheesy top, made rich with butter and sour cream.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed (110–115°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 ounces Gruyère cheese, finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 egg yolk (for topping)
- 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, finely shredded (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, shredded cheese, salt, eggs, butter, and sour cream. Mix into a soft dough.
- Knead gently until smooth and well combined.
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness, fold in half, and roll again. Repeat once or twice.
- Cut into small rounds using a cutter.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with egg yolk and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute Gruyère with cheddar, Edam, or Emmental.
- Add paprika, black pepper, or chives for extra flavor.
- Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Mini versions bake faster and are great for parties.
- Best served warm for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
