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Kolache: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 10 Amazing Treats

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Kolaches are pillowy pastries with a soft dough and a variety of sweet or savory fillings. Whether you choose fruit preserves or savory sausage and cheese, these treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast

1 cup whole milk

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup fruit preserves (e.g., apricot, raspberry, or blueberry) or savory filling (e.g., sausage, cheese)

1 egg (for egg wash)

Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast with ¼ cup of warm milk (110°F). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining milk, softened butter, sugar, and eggs. Mix until well combined and the butter has melted into the milk.
  3. Add Yeast Mixture: Add the activated yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Flour and Salt: In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  5. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is sticky, but avoid over-flouring it.
  6. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and set it in a warm place to rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  7. Preheat the Oven: During the last 15 minutes of rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Shape the Kolaches: Once risen, punch the dough down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll the dough to about ½ inch thickness. Cut out circles using a round cutter or glass.
  9. Fill the Kolaches: Add about 1 tablespoon of filling to the center of each circle (fruit preserves for sweet, sausage or cheese for savory). Fold the dough over or pinch the ends together.
  10. Second Rise: Place the filled kolaches on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart. Cover with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  11. Egg Wash: Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush over the tops of the kolaches to give them a golden finish when baked.
  12. Bake: Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top.
  13. Cool and Dust: Let the kolaches cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based butter and use egg replacements.

Experiment with different fillings like chocolate, cinnamon-sugar, or even ham and cheese.

If the dough feels too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle.

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