Kolaches Recipe

Michelle Kim

Follow this recipe to prepare delicious Kolaches, a traditional pastry filled with fruit, cheese, or meat, originating from Central Europe.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine European

Servings

Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

1 Oven Preheated to 375°F (190°C)
1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the dough

Ingredients

2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
1/4 cup Warm water
1 cup Warm milk
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Butter Melted
1 Egg Beaten
4 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Fruit preserves Any preferred type
1 Egg For egg wash

Instructions

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Add warm milk, sugar, melted butter, beaten egg, and salt. Mix to combine.
Gradually add flour and knead until a soft dough forms. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal parts. Shape each piece into a ball, then flatten into circles on the baking sheet.
Place a spoonful of fruit preserves in the center of each circle.
Beat an egg and brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Experiment with different fillings like cheese or sausage for a savory version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 12500IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 600mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword Baking, Fruit-filled, Kolaches, Pastry, Traditional