Oooh yes — Szalagos Fánk are the fluffiest, dreamiest Hungarian donuts you’ll ever taste! 🍩✨ They’re light as air, with that classic golden “belt” (szalag) around the middle, dusted with powdered sugar and sometimes filled with jam. Let’s bring a taste of Hungary to your kitchen 🇭🇺💛
🇭🇺 Hungarian Donuts (Szalagos Fánk)
🛒 Ingredients:
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp rum (helps prevent oil absorption!)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter
- Oil for deep frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Apricot or raspberry jam (optional, for filling)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Activate Yeast:
In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough:
In a large bowl or mixer, combine flour, salt, egg yolks, sour cream, rum, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using). Pour in the yeast mixture and begin mixing. Add the melted butter last.
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes by hand, or 5–6 with a dough hook).
3️⃣ Let It Rise:
Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.