Czech Kolache

Kolaches originated in the Czech Republic and are a popular pastry in Czech cuisine. They are typically filled with fruit preserves and are enjoyed as a sweet treat for breakfast or dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Czech Kolache

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Czech Courses: Breakfast, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₂ cup Warm milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Egg yolks
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Fruit preserves (e.g. apricot, strawberry)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add butter, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
9. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
10. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball. Fill each indentation with fruit preserves.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the kolaches are golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.