Old Fashioned Kolaches

Transport your taste buds to the heart of traditional Central European baking with these irresistibly soft and buttery Old Fashioned Kolaches. Perfectly fluffy dough, made from scratch with whole milk, butter, and a touch of sweetness, is the star of this recipe, creating a cloud-like base for decadent fillings. Choose from rich cream cheese, velvety prune, tangy apricot, or sweet raspberry to customize your kolaches, each nestled into a hand-shaped indentation for that signature look. A golden egg wash gives these pillowy treats a stunning finish, making them as delightful to behold as they are to eat. Whether you’re indulging in them for breakfast, a coffee break, or dessert, these homemade kolaches are a nostalgic nod to cherished baking traditions. Ready in just over two hours, this recipe lets you enjoy bakery-style perfection straight from your own oven!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 0.25 cup warm water
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fruit filling (apricot, raspberry, or prune)
• 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not hot. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Let cool to lukewarm.

Step 2

Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a small bowl and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm milk mixture, sugar, salt, eggs, and the yeast mixture.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

While the dough is rising, prepare the cheese filling. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set it aside.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Cover the kolache dough balls with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

Using the back of a spoon, gently press an indentation into the center of each dough ball. Fill the indentations with your choice of cheese filling or fruit filling.

Step 11

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash onto the edges of each kolache.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 13

Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade Old Fashioned Kolaches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1607.8 grams (1607.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4422

Total Fat 155.00g	199%
Saturated Fat 84.00g	420%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g
Cholesterol 940mg	313%
Sodium 1600mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 675.10g	245%
Dietary Fiber 19.20g	69%
Total Sugars 276.10g
Protein 92.20g	184%

Vitamin D 215IU	1077%
Calcium 744mg	57%
Iron 26mg	147%
Potassium 1996mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 60.5%