Kolaches I

     

A traditional Czech pastry, it can be filled with a variety of fillings.

Original recipe makes 6 dozen

Ingredients

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

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    2 hrs 10 mins

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Dish out dough with a tablespoon, and roll into balls. Brush each with shortening, and let rise until doubled in bulk.
  3. Flatten the balls, and make a depression in the centers. Fill with fruit preserves. Allow to rise.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 73 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Fat: 2 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 1.8 g
Sodium: 104 mg