How to Make Breakfast Kolaches - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning, and when it comes in the form of a delicious breakfast kolache, it's even better. Kolaches are a traditional Czech pastry that has been popular in Texas for decades. These sweet and savory pastries are a perfect way to start the day, and they're great for a grab-and-go breakfast option. Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory, there's a kolache recipe out there for everyone.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • 18 2-inch sausages, cut in half
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 9 slices Cheddar cheese, each cut into 4 squares

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 36 kolaches

  • Make the dough: Place milk, egg, egg yolk, butter, flour, salt, sugar, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by your manufacturer if different. Run the Dough cycle, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • When the cycle is finished, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  • Punch down dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into 36 pieces. Roll pieces into balls. Arrange balls in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Allow balls to rise, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Flatten balls, and make a depression in the center of each. Fill each with 1 piece sausage, about 1 tablespoon potatoes, and 1 square Cheddar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    176 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 544mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 218mg