🥣 Instructions:
1. Activate the yeast:
- In a small bowl, mix the lukewarm milk with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the cubed cold butter and rub it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in one egg yolk, sour cream, the foamy yeast mixture, and 1 cup of the grated cheese.
- Knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
3. Shape:
- Roll out the dough to about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thickness.
- Use a sharp knife to score a diamond pattern on top (optional).
- Cut into rounds using a small biscuit cutter or shot glass.
4. Top & Bake:
- Place pogácsa on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the remaining egg yolk.
- Sprinkle the rest of the grated cheese on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
🧀 Tips:
- For extra flakiness, you can do one or two rounds of folding (like puff pastry) after the first rise.
- Add chopped herbs (like chives or parsley) or bits of bacon for variations.
Would you like a version made without yeast or a gluten-free version too?