Traditional Kolache
Discover the irresistible charm of Traditional Kolache, a beloved Czech-inspired pastry that's as delightful to make as it is to savor. Featuring a pillowy, lightly sweetened yeast dough, these kolaches are filled with a luscious blend of tangy fruit preserves and creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese, offering a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Crafted with pantry staples like warm milk, sugar, butter, and flour, this recipe is a heartwarming homage to authentic European baking, perfect for breakfast or an indulgent treat any time of day. With a hands-on preparation process that lets you shape and fill each kolache by hand, these pastries bring homemade nostalgia to your kitchen, making them ideal for gatherings or gifting. Ready in just over two hours, this recipe yields 24 golden-brown kolaches, sure to be the centerpiece of your next family brunch or dessert table. Keywords: traditional kolache recipe, homemade Czech pastry, fruit preserves, yeast dough dessert, cream cheese filling.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup fruit preserves (such as apricot or raspberry)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix well.
Add the frothy yeast mixture to the bowl and mix to combine.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a ball, then flatten it slightly to form a disc.
Place the dough discs onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each piece.
Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each disc.
In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fill half of the indentations with 1 teaspoon of fruit preserves and the other half with the cream cheese mixture.
Cover the kolaches lightly with a clean cloth and allow them to rise for an additional 20-30 minutes.
Bake the kolaches in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Remove the kolaches from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.5 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.3 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 1817 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 558.3 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.0 g | ||
| Protein | 68.7 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1394 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
