Dad’s Famous Kolacky’s

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Dad's Famous Kolacky recipe for a classic European dessert
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup milk , scalded
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 grated lemon , rind of
1 package yeast
2 beaten eggs
3 cups sifted flour
1 package cream cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon butter
nutmeg
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
257
Sugar
10g
Fat
14g
Dad's Famous Kolacky's are a classic European dessert that can be traced back to Poland and Czech Republic. They are a sweet pastry that can be made in different shapes such as squares, circles, and triangles. The dough is made with milk, sugar, and yeast which gives the pastry a fluffy and airy texture. The cream cheese filling adds a sweet and tangy flavor that balances out the pastry. These pastries are perfect for breakfast or brunch and are often served with coffee or tea.

Instructions

1.Combine the scalded milk, shortening, sugar, salt, and lemon rind in a bowl.
2.Dissolve the yeast in a small amount of warm water, then add to the mixture.
3.Beat the eggs and add to the mixture.
4.Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a stiff dough.
5.Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place.
6.Meanwhile, make the filling by mixing the cream cheese, egg, sugar, butter, nutmeg, and salt together in a separate bowl.
7.Once the dough has risen, roll it out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into squares or circles.
8.Place a dollop of filling in the center of each piece of dough.
9.Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

PROS

These delicious pastries are perfect for breakfast or brunch and are sure to impress your family and friends.

They can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for future use.

CONS

These pastries are high in calories and fat due to the cream cheese filling and shortening in the dough.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not particularly healthy, these pastries can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The dough contains some nutrients such as protein, iron, and potassium.
The cream cheese filling provides calcium.

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