Authentic Texas Sausage Kolaches Recipe

This recipe will teach you how to make traditional Texas Sausage Kolaches, also known as Klobasneks. These soft and fluffy pastries are filled with savory sausage and are perfect for breakfast or a snack. Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own delicious kolaches at home.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add the melted butter and eggs to the bowl and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles and divide it into 12 equal portions.
9. Shape each portion into a small ball and flatten it into a disc.
10. Place a spoonful of cooked sausage in the center of each disc and fold the edges over to seal the filling.
11. Arrange the kolaches on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them for rising.
12. Cover the kolaches with a towel and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

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