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

Kolaches are a traditional Czech pastry that has become popular in many parts of the United States, especially in Texas. These delightful pastries are typically filled with sweet fillings such as fruit preserves or cheese, making them a perfect option for both breakfast and dessert.

The dough for kolaches is made with a combination of flour, butter, eggs, and yeast, resulting in a soft and slightly sweet bread that perfectly complements the fillings. The process of making kolaches can...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 ½ cups scalded milk
  • 4 egg yolks, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup fruit preserves

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Cream shortening and sugar together. Stir in salt, hot milk, beaten egg yolks, and flavoring. When lukewarm, add yeast to mixture. Let stand 5 minutes. Add flour, beating well. Knead down into bowl. The dough will be slightly sticky. Let rise 1 hour.
  • Cut off small balls of dough. Roll into rounds in your hands, and place on greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Let rise 15 minutes.
  • Make a depression into the center of each roll. Fill with fruit preserves.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) until brown. Watch carefully. Cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 60mg