Best 3 Kolachi Recipes

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Kolachi is a delicious pastry popularly found in Central and Eastern Europe. This delectable treat is characterized by its sweet, yeast-based dough, which is often filled with a variety of delectable fillings, such as poppy seeds, nuts, fruits, and cheese. Kolachi is a versatile pastry that can be enjoyed as a sweet breakfast treat, an accompaniment to afternoon tea, or a delightful dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a kolachi-making journey promises an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

KOLACKY SLOVAK NUT OR POPPY SEED ROLLS/KOLACHI PAN DULCE DE NUECES O SEMILLAS DE POPPY SLOVAKO



Kolacky Slovak Nut or Poppy Seed Rolls/Kolachi Pan Dulce de Nueces o Semillas de Poppy Slovako image

My grandmother on my dads side was from Hungarian/Slovak origins. My stepdad Eddo was also Slovak, he has passed but was a wonderful person. He gave me a present many years ago an authentic Slovak cookbook with wonderful recipes from his country. Kolacky as they spell it in the book is a special yeast dough that is made into nut...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 c sweet cream or evaporated milk
1 small cake of yeast, the recipe calls for 1 cake i believe one envelope of dry yeast equals one cake. do not use quick rising yeast.
1 Tbsp sugar
3 c flour
2 stick real butter, not margerine
3 large egg yolks
~~poppyseed filling~~
1/2 lb ground poppyseed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
~~nut filling~~
1 lb walnuts ground
1/4 c milk
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cream, yeast and sugar, let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Mix flour and butter, add yolks add yeast mixture and work with hands until dough is not sticky and hands are clean.
  • 3. roll out thin, a small piece at a time. Fill with either nut filling or poppyseed filling and roll. Put on cookie sheet and set aside for about 30 minutes in a nice warm place. Let rise. Also Apricot filling is also very delicious, You can use apricot preserves if you do ot like poppyseed or nut fillings.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Delicious Enjoy Above recipe is a Kolacky recipe that is fast. Most Kolacky take much longer because they are left to rise twice.
  • 5. Poppyseed Filling: Combine all the ingredients and cook until the milk is absorbed. Spred on dough and roll up jelly roll fashion pinch edges. Let rise for 30 minutes
  • 6. Walnut Filling: Course grind one pound of walnut meats, Combine with warm milk, butter, and sugar stir well with a wisk until most of the sugar is dissolved, sugar does not have to be totaly dissolved add ground nut meats and spred out on rolled dough. Roll up jelly roll fashion and pinch edges. Let rise for 30 minutes Enjoy
  • 7. Will post my picture later as this is for a member as a special request. LOL
  • 8. Variation: Cultural Explosion: For my Cream Cheese and Guava filling, take a four ounce package of cream cheese the small one, leave out to soften, then add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and blend in well. The cheese should be very soft to spread easily Spread this cream cheese on the dough, then take guava marmalade (Conchita, Ancel or Goya are brands I buy in the Latin food markets) Guava marmalade comes in a can. Take a large tablespoon and put a few spoonfulls of the marmalade over the cream cheese and spred all over the cream cheese. Then roll jelly roll fashion. Pinch edges or fold under so spread wont come out. Follow the recipe above and bake. Delicious.

NUT ROLLS (KOLACHI/KOLACS/BEIGLI)



Nut Rolls (Kolachi/Kolacs/Beigli) image

European holiday staple. Nearly all the slavic and hungarian people bake this for the holidays. In my catering and bakery I use this recipe which has come down through several generations. I have broken down the recipe which delivers four nutrolls. It may be doubled and filled with poppy seed, prune, cream cheese, etc. I have included only the Nut Filling which follows the dough directions.

Provided by SarikaKisSzentem

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 rolls, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups bread flour (not the regular)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup warm water (not hot)
1 (3/4 ounce) envelope dry active yeast
8 ounces milk (not hot)
1/2 cup margarine
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • 1. In small saucepan heat milk, add margarine, sugar and salt. Stir til melted. Add sour cream. Stir well.
  • 2. Cool to nearly room temperature.
  • 3. Mix the dry yeast and warm water and let proof about 10 minutes.
  • 3. You may use a 14 cup food processor (OR knead by hand until dough comes off yours hands. and it is smooth).
  • 4. If using a processor, place the 5 cups of flour in the bowl. Add the room temperature egg(s),
  • 5. Add in the proofed yeast and the cooled milk mixture.
  • 6. Process for about 2 minutes or until dough appears smooth and is pulled away from sides of bowl. If kneading, knead until smooth. Dough should not be heavy. If too heavy while kneading, add a little warm milk at a time.; nor should it be sticky.
  • 7. Place in lightly oiled bowl, Turn once. Cover with damp cloth and let rise until when two fingers inserted in the dough retain the markings after 5 minutes.
  • 8. Empty bowl on lightly floured surface. Divide evenly into 4 portions. Flatten out each portion and shape into a ball. Cover with cloth and plastic. Let rise about 1/2 hour to allow the gluten to relax.
  • 9. Roll out each ball to approximately 12 x 15 inches. Fill to within 1/2" around with about 1 1/4 cup of your filling. Starting at the top (shorter side) roll up and pinch edges and ends.
  • 10. Place seam side down onto a 12 x 17 inch cookie sheet preferably lined with parchment paper or use a non-stick spray. Place rolls evenly spaced.
  • 11. Cover and let raise about 1 hour. Brush with egg wash evenly.
  • 12. Place in preheated 350 degree oven, middle rack. Bake 40-45 minutes or until nicely browned.
  • 13. Cool in pan.
  • 14. Remove rolls by holding end of the parchment and pulling off onto a flat surface doing so carefully.
  • NUT FILLING:.
  • In a large saucepot add 2 cups milk, 2 sticks margarine and 2 cups granulated sugar. Allow margarine to melt. Add 2 lbs. finely ground walnuts and the zest from one lemon. Mix well. If too thick to spread add a little more milk until the filling becomes easily spreadable. You may have some nut filling left over. It can be frozen or used when make filled cookies.

KOLACHI



KOLACHI image

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 3 kolachis

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kolachi Dough -
4 1/2 cups of flour
2 tbs. sugar
2 cakes of yeast, crumbled
1 3/4 cups of butter
1 cup of milk
6 egg yolks (save whites for the filling)
Nut Filling
6 egg whites mixed (not whipped)
2 cups sugar
1 lb. walnuts ground (aunt peggy uses a bit more)
1 tsp. vanilla
Poppy Seed Filling
1 lb. poppy seeds
2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Kolachi dough - Combine flour, yeast and sugar. Cut in butter as you would for pie dough. Combine milk and egg yolks and add to flour. Mix well until dough draws away from bowl. Divide into 3 parts (or 6 parts if you like them a little smaller). Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. The next day: Make the filling by mixing the filling ingredients. Roll out dough on a floured surface to rectangles, 1/8 inch thick. Spread filling and roll up like jelly rolls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Let rise 1 hour. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes.

Tips for Making Kolachi:

  • Use fresh fruit or berries for the filling. This will give your kolachi a more vibrant flavor.
  • If you don't have time to make your own dough, you can use a store-bought pie crust instead.
  • Roll out the dough thinly so that it cooks evenly.
  • Bake the kolachi until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the kolachi cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Kolachi is a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With its variety of fillings and toppings, there's sure to be a kolachi that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give kolachi a try. You won't be disappointed!

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