Pogácsa – Hungarian Potato Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet instant yeast (7 g)
• ½ cup warm milk
• ½ cup butter or lard, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 egg yolk (for brushing)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
3. Add mashed potatoes, butter, egg, and yeast mixture.
4. Knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.
5. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Roll dough to about ¾-inch thickness on a floured surface.
7. Score the top lightly with a knife in a crisscross pattern.
8. Cut out small rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
9. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
10. Brush tops with egg yolk.
11. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.