Czech Kolache

Yeast Bread - Bread

This is a kolache recipe from the Czech Republic.

Brief

Servings: 24

Yield: 4 dozen

Czech Kolache

Ingredients

½ cup warm water

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

½ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup melted shortening

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

2 eggs

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 egg yolks

3 tablespoons white sugar

⅛ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup raisins

2 cups cottage cheese

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Directions

Step 1

Pour yeast into 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Set aside to soak.

Step 2

In a separate bowl mix together 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup melted shortening and 2 cups sifted flour. Beat well. Add in 2 beaten eggs and yeast mixture and mix well. Set aside to rest until bubbly and spongy.

Step 3

Add 3 1/2 cups of flour and blend well. Set aside to rise for 1 hour. Punch down and let rise again for 1 hour.

Step 4

To Make Filling: Beat together 2 egg yolks 3 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup of raisins. Add cottage cheese and mix well.

Step 5

Pinch off 1 inch balls from dough and press an indentation in the center of each. Put filling in. Let rise 15 minutes then bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until golden - 12-18 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Czech Kolache

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 221.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.9g 14%

Carbohydrates: 34.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 9.9g

Fat: 6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 36.2mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 90IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 74.3mcg 19%

Calcium: 35.2mg 4%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 11.6mg 4%

Potassium: 126.5mg 4%

Sodium: 197.3mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 58

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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