Best 5 1 2 3 Easiest Kolachy Recipes
In the world of baking, kolaches stand out as a true delight. These delectable pastries, hailing from Central Europe, have captivated taste buds for generations with their soft, sweet dough and a variety of delicious fillings. But what if you're a novice baker who wants to indulge in the joy of making kolaches without the hassle? Look no further! In this article, we present you with the ultimate guide to crafting the easiest 1 2 3 kolachy. Using a simplified method that breaks down the process into just three steps, you'll discover how to create these mouthwatering treats with minimal effort. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones asking for more!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
EASY KOLACKY
This simple Czech cream cheese pastry, pronounced kolotch-key, is a very old holiday favorite. Using Solo®-brand filling found in the baking aisle is a delicious time-saver. The prune flavor is scrumptious!
Provided by mommymeggy
Categories Bread
Time 3h42m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl; beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar into the butter mixture. Slowly beat in the flour; mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- On a well floured board, roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch. Use a pizza wheel to cut dough into 2 1/2 inch squares. Spoon approximately 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each square; do not overfill. Fold opposite corners of each square into the middle to encase dough, pinching dough together in center. Filling should peek out a little at each end. Transfer cookies to an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake the kolacky in the preheated oven until set but not brown, about 12 minutes. Remove to racks to cool. Dust cooled kolacky with remaining powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 58.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
QUICK KOLACKY
This a quick kolacky recipe that you can fill with your choice of fillings.
Provided by Sue M.
Categories Bread
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, butter or margarine, sugar, sour cream and eggs. Knead until dough is smooth.
- Sprinkle a work surface generously with confectioners' sugar. Roll dough out over the confectioners' sugar to 1/4 inch thick, adding more as needed. Cut out into 3 inch squares and fill with nut, poppyseed or prune filling.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CREAM CHEESE KOLACKY
The dough for these cookies is what makes them exceptional. I always quadruple this recipe for the holidays. Most popular fillings are peach, apricot, raspberry and date. Use your imagination! This year I'm trying Michigan cherry preserves and cranberry marmalade. You better hide a few for Christmas day--these are the ones that go first!
Provided by MBMCD
Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes American Cookie Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add flour slowly until well blended. Shape into a ball and chill overnight or for several hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Roll dough out 1/8 inch thick on a floured pastry board. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares and place about 1/2 teaspoon jam or preserves in the center. Overlap opposite corners and pinch together. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on wire racks. Sprinkle kolacky lightly with confectioner's sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
MEATBALL SUB KOLACHES
This savory take on a classic kolache brings all of the flavor from a meatball sub and turns it into a portable tasty treat!
Provided by Jonathan Melendez
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h25m
Yield 12 kolaches, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- To make the dough, in a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, granulated sugar, and yeast. Stir in the warm milk until well-combined, and set aside until small bubbles form at the surface, about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg yolks, and salt. Add to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, adding a cup at a time. After the third cup has been added, transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, adding as much of the remaining 1/2 cup of flour as needed. The dough should be tacky and a little greasy. It shouldn't be sticky. If it is, add more flour a little at a time, but try not to add too much at this stage. Knead until smooth and springy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease lightly with cooking spray or brush with oil. Set aside.
- To make the meatballs, in a large bowl, stir the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, milk, parmesan, salt, pepper, parsley, cloves, granulated garlic, granulated onion, dried oregano, dried basil and crushed red pepper flakes until just combined. You don't want to overwork the mixture. Divide and shape into twelve even meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and remove from the oven to cool.
- Once the dough has risen, transfer to a lightly floured work surface and lightly knead a few times to release the air. Divide into 12 even pieces (roughly about 2 1/3 ounces each). Working with one at a time, pull the ends of the dough towards the center to form a tight ball and then place on your work surface (no flour should be needed at this stage) and using a cupping motion firmly roll the dough with the palm of your hand to create a smooth tight ball. Place on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Continue shaping and rolling the rest of the dough, placing them all on the same baking sheet, evenly spacing them out. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and set aside to rise for another 30 to 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Once done, use your finger tips (lightly greased to prevent sticking) to stretch the center of each slightly to create 2-inch-wide wells. Brush with egg wash and then fill the center of each with about a tablespoon of marinara. Sprinkle the centers with mozzarella and parmesan. Place a meatball in the center of each kolache. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with basil before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.9, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 121.7, Sodium 733, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 18.3
1-2-3 EASIEST KOLACHY
Called 1-2-3 Easiest Kolachy because the dough has three ingredients & the numbers are also measurements, easy to remember & make! Traditional Polish cookie our family makes for Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter. Family & extended family request this well in advance of the holidays, they remind me of their favorite flavors! My husband Ron Neinast, use to have me make these cookies for all of his pot lucks and parties at the hospital he worked at. Every year I had to make more than the year before! Last time, was over 500! They were all gone in 40 minutes! Play With Your Food! xo
Provided by Colleen Sowa @colleenlucky7
Categories Other Breakfast
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees
- Mix together the sugar and bisquik in a large bowl. Add sour cream and knead together.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Either cut into desired size squares or use a round cutter. Place cut out dough onto an UNGREASED baking sheet. Gently press an indention in the center of each cut out. Put 1/2 to 1 teaspoon filling in each indentation. Bake at 350 degrees for about 7-10 minutes (depending on your oven) or until the bottom of the cookies are a light golden brown. *** If making the dough into squares, after adding filling: take two opposite corners of the dough and pinch together forming a little basket with handle before baking. (they are easier to plate and store this way). Or just fold one corner over the opposite corner which makes them look like babies in a blanket. When cookies are done baking: Place cookies close together on wax paper. Sift powdered sugar on top. Or use Coarse White Sugar or Sparkling White Sugar (they look like diamonds the way they sparkle. You can buy at some grocery stores, or order online, or go to a bakery supply store.). Let cool. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.
- ***These cookies can be frozen on baking sheets and then stored in containers with additional powdered sugar and wax paper between each layer. (After thawing completely...just before serving: sift additional powdered sugar over cookies to "refresh" them. *** favorite fillings: poppyseed, almond, prune, lemon, cherry, strawberry and blueberry. I also use raspberry jam and apricot jam. *** you can make 1-1/2 inch to 4 inch cookies (adjust your fillings accordingly).
- I usually double the recipe when I want to make a lot of cookies.
- when I am done baking, I put any left over fillings into containers or zipper bags and refrigerate or freeze.
Tips:
- Use a good quality cream cheese that is firm and not too soft. This will help the kolaches hold their shape better.
- Make sure your dough is well chilled before rolling it out. This will also help the kolaches hold their shape.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. If the dough is too thick, the kolaches will be too doughy. If the dough is too thin, the kolaches will be too crispy.
- Cut the dough into circles using a biscuit cutter or a sharp knife. The circles should be about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a dollop of filling in the center of each circle of dough. The amount of filling you use will depend on your personal preference.
- Fold the dough up around the filling, pinching the edges together to seal. Make sure the seal is tight so that the filling does not leak out.
- Place the kolaches on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Let the kolaches cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
Kolaches are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With so many different filling options, there is sure to be a kolache that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give kolaches a try!
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