Sweet Czech Kolaches

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

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Sweet Czech Kolaches

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Czech Courses: Breakfast, Dessert, Pastry, Snack 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 cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₂ cup Warm milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fruit preserves (apricot, strawberry, etc.)
• to taste for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
3. Add the yeast mixture, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a baking sheet.
7. Make an indentation in the center of each dough ball and fill it with fruit preserves.
8. Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the kolaches for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 16g

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.