Best 3 Czech Pastry Cottage Cheese Kolacky Recipes
In the realm of delectable pastries, Czech kolacky, particularly those filled with smooth and creamy cottage cheese, stand out as true culinary treasures. Originating from the heart of Central Europe, these sweet treats embody the essence of Czech baking traditions. With their flaky, buttery crust and the delicate balance of sweet and tangy flavors, Czech cottage cheese kolacky have captured the hearts of pastry enthusiasts worldwide. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this beloved pastry, uncovering the perfect recipe that will elevate your baking skills and delight the taste buds of your loved ones.
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CZECH KOLACHE RECIPE
Want to try authentic Czech food? Don't miss "kolache" by any means! Kolache (in Czech kolace) are a round sweet pastry with various fillings. The kolache came to the USA with Czechs who moved to start a new life there at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Since then, kolache have been a great success, and no wonder they taste fantastic!
Provided by Petra Kupská
Categories Sweet Pastry
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk until lukewarm. Pour the dry yeast and a teaspoon of sugar into the milk. The sugar will encourage the yeast to activate. Stir everything with a spoon and leave it in a warm place for about 10-15 minutes until foam forms on the surface.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter, which should be semi-liquid but not hot. Around 30 seconds in a microwave are ideal.
- Add the flour, sugar, salt into a mixing bowl. Add an egg, vanilla, melted butter, and activated yeast with milk.
- Begin with the dough. Roughly combine all ingredients in a bowl with a fork. Turn the mixture out onto a floured work surface and use your hands to work it into a smooth elastic dough. If the dough is too sticky, dust it with a tablespoon of flour and continue kneading. Repeat until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Put the dough back into the bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a work surface and divide it into equal parts. If you have a kitchen scale and want kolache the same size, weigh each piece on the scale. The weight of a piece of dough for one pie is around 1 and ½ oz (45 g).
- Shape each piece of dough into a ball. Place it on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Leave enough space between the balls so that the cakes don't touch and bake into a square later. The classic Czech kolach is round!
- Let the dough balls rise in a warm place for another 40 minutes. Cover the dough with a clean tea towel if you leave the dough to rise on the kitchen counter.
- Time to shape kolache! We need to create a beautiful round kolach and create a depression in the center for the filling placement. Take a round-bottomed vessel about 3 inches in diameter, such a glass. I used a ½ measuring cup. Wrap the bottom with a clean dish towel so that there are no creases. Press the wrapped vessel evenly into the dough with light pressure from above. The kolach is stretched out wide and round, and an indentation is made in the middle for the filling.
- In a shallow bowl, beat an egg using a fork and create an egg wash. Brush it over the edges of the kolache pastries.
- Now, place the filling in the middle of each kolach. Just about 1 to 1.½ tablespoons per kolach are enough. If you like, sprinkle the cakes with streusel topping.
- Let's bake kolache! Preheat the oven to 340 °F (170 °C). Place the sheet with kolache in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 13 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CZECH PASTRY COTTAGE CHEESE KOLACKY
A kolacky is a small dinner roll-like pastry which is folded, enclosing filling in the center. The most common fillings include Cottage Cheese, prune, poppyseed, apricot, apple, blueberry and raspberry. both open-faced and closed-face kolackys were made in Czechoslovakia. the closed kolacky came into being because the fruit in the open-faced buns would get all over the working man's lunch bucket. The men had their wives fold over the pastry so it wouldn't mess up the other things in the lunch bucket. This is a old recipe from my grandmother who came from Prague Czechoslovakian at the turn of the 20th century.
Provided by hjunkman
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Yield 48 Kolacky, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Let butter soften in a bowl.
- When very soft mix butter and cottage cheese together.
- Add salt and sugar.
- Add flour last and mix by hand. To get dough to the consistency of pie dough.
- Put the dough in wax paper in the refrigerator overnight.
- If you want to bake it today leave the dough in the refrigerator at least for 3 hours.
- Then take it out and divide it into 3 parts.
- Take 1 part of the dough and put it on a floured table. Flatten the dough to a 1/8 of inch thick.
- Then take a small juice glass and cut round circle in the dough. (Put some flour on the rim of the glass if the dough start to stick). Take your thumb and make a dent in the middle of the dough. Fill it with apricot or any jam.
- Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown.
CZECH PASTRY CALL KOLACKY
A kolacky is a small dinner roll-like pastry which is folded, enclosing filling in the center. The most common fillings include prune, poppyseed, apricot, apple, blueberry and raspberry. both open-faced and closed-face kolackys were made in Czechoslovakia. the closed kolacky came into being because the fruit in the open-faced buns would get all over the working man's lunch bucket. The men had their wives fold over the pastry so it wouldn't mess up the other things in the lunch bucket. This is a old recipe from my grandmother who came from Prague Czechoslovakian at the turn of the 20th century.
Provided by hjunkman
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Yield 48 Kolacky, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Let butter and cream cheese soften in a bowl.
- When very soft mix together.
- Add salt and sugar.
- Add flour last and mix by hand. To get dough to the consistency of pie dough.
- Put the dough in wax paper in the refrigerator overnight.
- If you want to bake it today leave the dough in the refrigerator at least for 3 hours.
- Then take it out and divide it into 3 parts.
- Take 1 part of the dough and put it on a floured table. Flatten the dough to a 1/8 of inch thick.
- Then take a small juice glass and cut round circle in the dough. (Put some flour on the rim of the glass if the dough starts to stick). Take your thumb and make a dent in the middle of the dough. Fill it with apricot or any jam.
- Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.5, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 92.2, Sodium 344.6, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 25.4, Protein 6
Tips:
- Use high-quality cottage cheese: Look for smooth, creamy cottage cheese with a mild flavor. Avoid cottage cheese with lumps or a sour taste.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the dough to hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
- Roll the dough thinly: The thinner the dough, the flakier the kolacky will be.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough: This will help to prevent the dough from tearing.
- Bake the kolacky until they are golden brown: The exact baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the dough and the type of oven you are using.
- Let the kolacky cool before filling them: This will help to prevent the filling from melting and making the kolacky soggy.
- Use a variety of fillings: There are many different types of fillings that can be used for kolacky, such as fruit preserves, cream cheese, and poppy seed filling.
- Get creative with your decorations: Kolacky can be decorated with a variety of toppings, such as powdered sugar, sprinkles, and chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
Kolacky is a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make kolacky at home. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give kolacky a try. You won't be disappointed!
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