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What is a Czech kolache?

What is a Czech kolache?

It’s “ko-lah-chee.” Kolaches are Czech pastries made of a yeast dough and usually filled with fruit, but sometimes cheese. The ultra-traditional flavors — such as poppy seed, apricot, prune and a sweet-but-simple farmer’s cheese — can be traced back to the pastry’s Eastern European origin.

How do you keep a kolache closed?

Then I remembered: Pinch the opposite corners together, roll the seam down to meet the rest of the cookie and then pinch that to the side of the cookie. You can’t hurt the dough doing this and you do want to ensure a tight seal. I love these cookies and hope you enjoy their flaky goodness and fruity sweetness.

How long do fruit Kolaches last?

The kolache can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

Who invented kolache?

Czech
Origin of the Kolache Most of Texas’ Czech settlers and their beloved kolache recipes originated in the Moravia region of Czechoslovakia, so it’s safe to say that Moravia is the real birthplace of the fruit-filled kolache that we all know and love.

Where did kolaches originate?

Czechia
Kolach/Place of origin

Do you have to refrigerate fruit kolaches?

To Store: Keep leftover baked kolaches in an airtight container on your counter at room temperature for 2-3 days. To Reheat: Leftover kolaches are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven or at room temperature. If refrigerating leftovers, allow them to come to room temperature before serving.

How long will kolache keep?

Kolache are best eaten on the same day they are made, but can be covered with plastic wrap and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days on in freezer for up to 3 months.

What are kolaches with meat called?

A klobasnek (Czech klobásník /ˌkloʊˈbæsnɪk/, plural klobásníky, meaning “a roll made of Sweet, spun dough known as Koláč made and often filled with Klobása or other fillings”) is a chiefly American Czech savory finger food. Klobasneks are similar in style to sausage rolls, but the meat is wrapped in kolache dough.

What’s the best way to make fruit kolaches?

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat milk, cubed butter and water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg yolks; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead.

How big of a circle do you make for kolaches?

Gently roll dough out to a 1-inch-thick rectangle (about 18 x 14 inches). Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out circles, and place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter.

How do you make kolaches in a bread machine?

In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.

How long does it take for kolaches to rise?

Use your fingers to make 1 small indentation in center of each dough circle, and fill each with about 1 tablespoon Filling. Sprinkle each kolache with 1 to 2 teaspoons Posypka. Let rise until doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes.

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Ruth Doyle