Learn how to make the classic Czech pastry, kolaches, from your bread machine at home. These sweet and savory filled pastries are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. With this easy recipe, you can enjoy fresh kolaches anytime you want.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- Your choice of fillings (fruit preserves, sausage, cheese, etc.)
Directions
- In the bread machine pan, combine milk, butter, sugar, egg, salt, flour, and yeast in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
- Select the dough cycle and start the machine.
- Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and divide it into equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball and fill with your desired filling.
- Let the filled kolaches rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the kolaches in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.