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

When it comes to comforting and delicious breakfast pastries, kolaches are the perfect choice. These soft, pillowy buns are a staple in Czech cuisine and have become a beloved treat in many parts of the world, especially in Texas, where they are often filled with sweet or savory fillings. If you've never tried making kolaches at home, now is the perfect time to give it a shot with this classic recipe for “Kolaches I”.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups warm milk
  • 1 ½ (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup fruit preserves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 6 dozen

  • Pour warm milk over yeast, and let dissolve. Then add sugar, shortening, salt, eggs, egg yolks, and flour. Stir until well combined. Remove dough to a well oiled bowl, and turn once to coat the surface. Cover, and place in a warm spot. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Dish out dough with a tablespoon, and roll into balls. Brush each with shortening, and let rise until doubled in bulk.
  • Flatten the balls, and make a depression in the centers. Fill with fruit preserves. Allow to rise.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    73 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 104mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 32mg