Kolaches | Homemade Filled Pastries
Indulge in the delightful flavors of traditional Czech pastries with our ultimate guide to kolaches!
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Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp Dry Active Yeast
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
- 1 Egg room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Jam any flavor, for filling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes frothy. Add melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Let the Dough Rise. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Kolaches. Once the dough has risen, punch it down, and divide it into equal-sized portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it into a disc. Place the discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Add the Fillings. Make an indentation in the center of each dough disc using your thumb or the back of a spoon. Fill each indentation with your choice of filling, such as fruit preserves, poppy seeds, sweet cheese, sausage, cheese, jalapeños, or any other fillings you prefer.
- Let Them Rise Again. Cover the filled Kolaches with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes.
- Bake. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Once the Kolaches have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy. Allow the Kolaches to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm as a delightful breakfast or snack!