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.
Interesting Facts
Kolaches originated in Central Europe and were brought to America by Czech immigrants.
Traditionally, kolaches are filled with fruit preserves such as apricot or prune.
Savory kolaches with fillings like sausage and cheese have become popular in the United States.