Elsie Hronek’s Kolaches

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Delicious Czech Kolaches Recipe from Elsie Hronek
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

20-30 min

Ready In

50-60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups milk , scalded
2 packages yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
4 egg yolks , beaten
5 cups flour
1 package prune
sugar
cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
292
Sugar
21g
Fat
8g
Kolaches are a traditional pastry in Czech cuisine, commonly eaten for breakfast or enjoyed as a snack. Elsie Hronek's recipe for kolaches features a soft and sweet dough that is filled with a naturally sweet prune filling, and topped with cinnamon sugar. The result is a pastry that is both delicious and easy to make. With only a handful of ingredients needed, this recipe is a great option for beginner bakers or anyone looking for a simple yet tasty treat.

Instructions

1.Combine water, milk, yeast, sugar, butter, salt, egg yolks and flour in a large bowl. Mix it all well.
2.Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it sit for 15 minutes.
3.Take a small portion of the dough and roll it out on a flat surface.
4.Cut the rolled-out dough into a circle shape.
5.Place a spoonful of prune filling in the center of the circle.
6.Wrap the dough around the filling and place the kolache on a greased baking sheet.
7.Bake in the oven at 375°F for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
8.Sprinkle the kolaches with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon while still hot.

PROS

Elsie Hronek’s Kolaches are deliciously sweet and soft with a delicate texture.
Perfect for breakfast or a tea time snack.

Simple and easy-to-follow recipe, making them a great option for beginner bakers.

CONS

High in sugar and fat due to the use of sugar and butter in the dough, and the use of sugar in the filling and topping.

Prune filling may not be a favorite for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not a health food, these kolaches provide energy from the carbohydrates in the dough and some micronutrients from the egg yolks.
Prunes are a good source of fiber and have been linked to promoting regular bowel movements and improving bone health.

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