Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade jam kolaches with this mouthwatering recipe. These soft, buttery pastries are filled with your favorite fruit jam, making them perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of the day. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees tasty results. Enjoy the rich flavors and inviting aroma of freshly baked kolaches that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice of flavor)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it a few times until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter or drinking glass to cut out circles from the dough. Place the circles onto a lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of fruit jam onto the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the jam, forming a small round pastry with the jam peeking through the center.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust the jam kolaches with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious treats!
