HAM AND CHEESE KOLACHE
If kolaches (pronounced ko-LOSH-e) were invented in America, they would most likely be called puffs. The tasty treats, however, were invented as wedding pastries in Czechoslovakia and have held their name for hundreds of years. Americans have developed a taste for kolaches-as evidenced by the annual Kolache Festivals in Burleson County, Texas. The festival (held every September) includes a bake show which draws entries from across Texas. Generally, the kolache is considered a dessert with various fruit or nut fillings. The versatility of kolache, however, is demonstrated by this savory version for Ham and Cheese Kolache. A Ham and Cheese Kolache is a soft, rounded, Parmesan-laced roll, baked golden brown and topped with pieces of hearty ham anchored in melted cheese and Dijon mustard. This recipe has a full flavor and can be a meal unto itself.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h15m
Yield 16 Kolaches, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Ham and Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine 1 cup diced ham, 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard.
- Stir to blend well.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- For Egg Glaze: In a small bowl, combine 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water.
- Beat lightly to blend.
- For kolaches:In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, cheese, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt.
- Heat water and butter until very warm (120º to 130ºF).
- Gradually add to flour mixture.
- Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Add egg and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into 16 equal pieces; shape each into a ball.
- Cover; let rest 15 minutes.
- Place balls on greased baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Make a deep and wide indentation on each ball by pushing outward toward edge, leaving 1/2-inch ridge around outside.
- Fill with Ham and Cheese filling.
- Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Brush surface of dough with Egg Glaze.
- Bake at 375ºF for 15 minutes or until done.
- Remove from sheets; serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
- BAKING TIP:When you use two baking sheets or pans in the same oven, be sure to stagger them.
- Heat rises and stacking one pan directly above another causes the bottom pan to bake faster than the top.
- Bakers should also rotate the sheets (top to bottom and bottom to top) and turn the sheets 180 degrees (back to front) halfway through baking.
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Sunil Magar
[email protected]These kolaches were a hit at my brunch party! They were gone in minutes.
Esperance Nizigiyimana
[email protected]I've never made kolaches before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Akhmad Khan
[email protected]These kolaches were a little bit of work, but they were totally worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them.
Roger Osborne
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved these kolaches. The cheese and dough were so good together.
Buyiswa Mokwena
[email protected]These kolaches are a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese. They're also a nice change from the usual breakfast fare.
Kalpana Okheda
[email protected]I froze some of the unbaked kolaches and they baked up perfectly when I was ready to eat them.
Princy Horsfall
[email protected]I made these kolaches in a mini muffin tin and they were perfect for a party appetizer.
Jamshid Bangash
[email protected]I added some diced jalapeños to the filling for a little extra spice. It was delicious!
Liz Johnson
[email protected]I didn't have any ham on hand, so I used bacon instead. It turned out great!
Raqim Zaman
[email protected]These kolaches were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more butter to the dough next time.
adryan lsanjos
[email protected]I've made these kolaches several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect breakfast or snack.
Vusi J Nene
[email protected]These kolaches were so good, I ate two of them for breakfast. I'm definitely going to make them again soon.
Glenda Rosado
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these kolaches were easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Ubaid Nasir
[email protected]These kolaches were a great way to use up some leftover ham and cheese. They were also a nice change from the usual breakfast fare.
Jonathan Logan
[email protected]I made these kolaches for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.
Uugif G9hjjb
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my kolaches turned out perfectly. They were golden brown and the filling was melted and gooey.
sivis Patu
[email protected]These kolaches were a little bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it. They were so good!
Lara Qashmar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of kolaches, but these were delicious! The ham and cheese filling was perfect and the dough was light and fluffy.
Brinleigh Anderson
[email protected]These kolaches were a hit at my brunch party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.