Houston Ham and Cheese Kolaches

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Delicious Houston Ham and Cheese Kolaches Recipe
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon dry active yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk , warmed
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs , beaten
1/2 cup butter , melted
1 -3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cooked ham , chopped
8 ounces swiss cheese , shredded
1/4 cup butter , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
360
Sugar
7g
Fat
19g
Popular in Texas, Houston Ham and Cheese Kolaches are a delicious take on the traditional Czech pastry. The soft and slightly sweet dough is filled with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, making for a satisfying breakfast or snack. These kolaches are perfect for busy mornings or brunches and can be enjoyed hot or cold. They are a crowd-pleaser that is sure to please the whole family.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk.
2.Add sugar, eggs, butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour and beat until smooth.
3.Add enough flour to form a soft dough.
4.Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic.
5.Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
6.Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, for about 1 hour.
7.Punch dough down.
8.Roll into a 12-inch circle.
9.Cut into 12 wedges.
10.Combine ham and cheese; place 1/4 cup on each wedge.
11.Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed side down 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
12.Cover and let rise until doubled, for about 20 minutes.
13.Preheat oven to 375�F.
14.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
15.Brush with melted butter.
16.Serve warm.

PROS

Houston Ham and Cheese Kolaches are a delicious and savory breakfast pastry that are perfect for brunches and lazy mornings.

They are portable, filling, and can be prepared ahead of time for easy meals on-the-go.

CONS

These kolaches contain high amounts of fat and calories due to the butter, cheese, and ham.

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

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Houston Ham and Cheese Kolaches are not particularly healthy, they do contain protein from the ham and cheese.
They can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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