Pogácsa (Hungarian Cheese Scones)
Flaky, golden savoury scones with cheese and soured cream, a Hungarian party snack.
- Time55 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.24 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the butter into the flour, yeast and salt until it looks like crumbs.
- 2
Stir in the soured cream, yolks and 100 g of the cheese. Bring together to a dough, then chill for 20 minutes.
20 min - 3
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll the dough to 2 cm thick, fold in thirds, and roll again. Repeat once.
- 4
Roll to 2 cm thick and score the top in a criss cross. Cut out rounds with a 5 cm cutter.
- 5
Place on a lined tray, brush with beaten egg and top with the rest of the cheese and the caraway.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until deep golden and risen. Cool slightly before eating.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.