Grandma Skeet’s Prune Kolaches

Kolaches originated in Central Europe and have become a popular pastry in many countries, including the Czech Republic. They are often filled with fruit, cheese, or poppy seeds.

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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Grandma Skeet’s Prune Kolaches

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Czech Courses: Anytime, Dessert, 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: 2760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Egg yolks
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Prune filling
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg yolks and mix well.
4. Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, alternating with the yeast mixture.
5. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
6. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
9. Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of prune filling in the center.
10. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
11. Place the kolaches on the prepared baking sheet and let them rest for 15 minutes.
12. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
14. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 33g11%

Sugars 15g

Protein 3g6%

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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.