How to Make Kolaches From the Bread Machine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kolaches are a traditional Czech pastry that has become a popular breakfast treat in many parts of the world. These pillowy soft, slightly sweet breads are often filled with fruit, cheese, or nuts, and make for a delightful morning indulgence.

While making kolaches from scratch can be a labor-intensive process, using a bread machine can significantly simplify the process. This recipe for kolaches from the bread machine will guide you through the steps of making these delectable pastri...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ⅓ cup milk powder
  • ¼ cup instant mashed potato flakes
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ⅞ cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (12 ounce) can poppyseed filling
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Place water, softened butter, egg, egg yolk, milk powder, potato flakes, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if necessary.
  • When the cycle is complete, spoon out dough with tablespoon and roll into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Flatten balls slightly with the palm of your and make a depression in center with your thumb. Fill with 1 tablespoon of filling. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter. Cool on wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 84mg