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PPQ: Peach Kolache

8/11/2012

 
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It's my turn to host Project Pastry Queen this week, and I chose to make peach kolache. Kolache was the kick-off project back in 2010 and something I've always wanted to make. From what I can tell, kolache are sweet, soft Czech or Danish pastries. They're very popular in Texas; I had never heard of them. I knew something was wrong when I made them because the dough is supposed to be sticky and wet. Mine was not. Not even close. My dough was tough and tacky, so I knew something was off. I figured it was a humidity/altitude thing until I was typing this recipe out and saw that I definitely did not add in the warm water. Well, that'll explain the tough dough part. When you make this, make sure you add in all the ingredients. Generally that helps make the recipe good. Other than being a little tough/dry, they were great. They have a really great flavor. I'll definitely be making these again, and this time I'll be sure to add in everything.

Another great thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can have sweet or savory variations. I'm looking forward to a peach/strawberry combo as well as a sausage/egg combo. I can tell this is going to be a great recipe!

Peach Kolache Recipe
Yield: 16-18 buns
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For the dough:
2 cups milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
8 1/2 cups all purpose flour

For the peach filling:
2 cups pitted and chopped peaches
1 cup peach jam

For the streusel topping:
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces and chilled

To make the dough, warm the milk in a medium saucepan set over medium heat until the milk starts to steam and forms a skin. Don't let it boil. Cool for 10-15 minutes until it's 110 to 115 degrees or warm to the touch. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let it sit until foamy (5 minutes). Melt the butter and let cool for about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, salt, and butter. Add in the cooled milk and the warm water/yeast. Add in the flour, two cups at a time, mixing in between. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix the dough until all the flour is fully incorporated. Don't overwork the dough or it'll be tough. It's going to be a sticky, light dough. Grease a large bowl lightly, and place the dough in the bowl. Cover with plastic, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours). Deflate the dough by pressing on it a couple of times, recover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least four hours or overnight.

To make the filling, combine the chopped peaches with the peach jam.

Grease a 12x17 baking sheet with cooking spray or butter. Shape the dough into 2 1/2 inch diameter balls (they'll be the size of small limes). Arrange the balls on the baking sheet, three across and six down. Using your thumb, press down in the middle of each ball to form a well for the peach filling. Mound one tablespoons or so of the peaches in the middle of the ball. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

To make the streusel topping, mix the flour, sugar, and butter together until crumbly. You can use your hands, two knives, or a pastry cutter to mix the butter. Scatter this over the kolaches before baking.

Bake them for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned on top. Cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Source: The Pastry Queen
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Jen MO link
8/12/2012 06:26:40 am

Your kolache look so good. I am going to have to try making it with peaches next time.

Holly link
8/12/2012 11:22:29 pm

I think I've heard of Kolache before, but I don't know where or if I've eaten them. Are they like danish? Or brioche? Either way they look good.

She Makes and Bakes
8/14/2012 02:00:12 am

Kolache are a Czech pastry that is more similar to a brioche in my opinion. They're light and sweet but not too sweet.

Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. link
8/12/2012 11:35:52 pm

I've never heard of kolache, but it looks fantastic!

Jessica@AKitchenAddiction link
8/12/2012 11:53:49 pm

I have never tried kolache, it sounds wonderful!

Megan @ Country Cleaver link
8/13/2012 01:45:19 am

I am one super excited Czech girl right now!! I love kolaches, they just scream summer to me. Those are my ultimate comfort food.

Bibi @Bibi's Culinary Journey link
8/13/2012 03:56:46 am

You had me at Kolache....these bring back so many memories growing up in Slovakia....:)

Mel B. link
8/13/2012 06:07:21 am

Ooooooh baby oh baby this looks delicious! Definitely bookmarking to try this later.

claire @ the realistic nutritionist link
8/14/2012 07:05:31 am

WOWZA!!!! This looks so good!

Vijay @ NoshOn.It link
8/14/2012 11:58:21 am

I'm originally from Texas where kolaches are an everyday thing and have never been able to find a recipe! These look like a winner - must try them this weekend and will report back =)

Debra
8/29/2012 11:51:46 pm

We are still getting good peaches here. I am going to try and make this.

Cindy
8/30/2012 10:09:59 am

As a kid in South Texas, we always stopped in the town of West at the Village Bakery for kolaches. We bought dozens of them to take to my grandmothers house in Caldwell when we went for a visit. My favorite were peach, cherry, and cottage cheese. I will make these this weekend....and hope they are as good as I remember!


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