Fruit Kolache Recipe

Name: Fruit Kolache
Prep time: 2 hours (including dough rising times)
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Central European / Texan
Ingredients: all-purpose flour: 90g; sugar: 15g; yeast: 2g; milk: 40g; butter or shortening: 15g; egg: 30g; salt: 0.5g; fruit filling (e.g., raspberry or cherry jam): 25g

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This dish is a delightful sweet pastry known as a fruit kolache, a traditional treat that features a soft, yeasted dough and is filled with a luscious fruit filling, often raspberry or cherry jam. Kolaches are a staple in Central European and Texan cuisines, where they are cherished for their tender, fluffy texture and the sweet, tangy contrast of their fillings.

🌎 Central European / Texan: Dessert

🔥 Calories 300kcal
🍗 Protein 6.5g
🍚 Carbs 45g
🧈 Fat 12.5g

🥗 Ingredients:

all-purpose flour (90g)
sugar (15g)
yeast (2g)
milk (40g)
butter or shortening (15g)
egg (30g)
salt (0.5g)
fruit filling (e.g., raspberry or cherry jam) (25g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutesPreperation Time: 2 hours (including dough rising times)

Dough Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine approximately 70-110 grams of all-purpose flour, 10-20 grams of sugar, and a pinch of salt. In another container, dissolve about 2 grams of yeast in 30-50 grams of warm milk, then add it to the flour mixture along with 10-20 grams of melted butter or shortening and 1/4 to 1/2 of a beaten egg. Knead the mixture into a soft dough. Let it rise until doubled.

Filling Preparation

Choose your preferred fruit jam, such as raspberry or cherry, to use as a filling for the kolaches. Ensure you have approximately 20-30 grams of jam per kolache.

Assembling and Baking

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into portions. Flatten each portion slightly, then place a dollop of fruit jam in the center. Pinch the dough around the filling to enclose it. Arrange the prepared pastries on a baking sheet, and let them rise again until puffy before baking in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Each fruit kolache is estimated to contain approximately 250-350 kcal, with a macronutrient distribution of 5-8 grams of protein, 35-55 grams of carbs, and 10-15 grams of fat. This estimate assumes a pastry dough made with milk, a little egg, and butter or other shortening, filled with a fruit jam such as raspberry or cherry.