FRUIT-FILLED KOLACHES

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"In our Czech community, these tender pastries are served at weddings and family dinners," shares Mary Pecinovsky of Calmar, Iowa. "The bread machine saves you from kneading the dough by hand."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups warm water (70° to 80°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup mashed potato flakes
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 can (12 ounces) apricot or raspberry cake and pastry filling
Additional butter

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest for 10 minutes. , Cut dough into 24 squares. Place a heaping teaspoonful of pastry filling in the center of each square. Overlap two opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven; brush with butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Omar Khaled
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The dough was a bit dry. I had to add more milk to get it to the right consistency.


Relitile Mpitsang
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These kolaches are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.


Celeb Trend
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I've made these kolaches several times now, and they always turn out great. The dough is easy to work with and the filling is always delicious. I've tried different fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, and they all work well.


Raquel Calderon
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These kolaches were a hit at my brunch party! The combination of the sweet fruit and the soft dough was perfect. I especially loved the apricot filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Kate Coull
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I've tried these fruit-filled kolaches, and they are absolutely delicious! The dough is soft and fluffy, and the fruit filling is sweet and tangy. I used a variety of fruits, including apples, peaches, and blueberries, and they all worked well. I als