How to Make Moravian Kolaches

"Learn how to make the soft, pillowy kolache pastries make of flaky bread with a custard filling, a plum jam glaze and a crunchy streusel topping...."

INGREDIENTS
30g fresh yeast or 2 packets (4 teaspoons) (15 g) active dry yeast
1 tsp granulated sugar
4 Tbsp (1/4 cup milk), warm
3-2/3 cup (500 g) all-purpose (plain) flour
¾ cup (100 g) confectioner’s (icing) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) milk, warm
⅓ cup (75 g) butter, melted
2 small egg yolks
Pinch of salt
3 cups (750 g) quark (I used mascarpone as a substitute)
1 small egg yolk
Confectioner’s (icing) sugar to taste (I used about 5-6 Tbsp)
⅔ cup (200 g) plum jam
Rum or hot water to soften jam if too thick
¼ cup (50 g) butter, chilled and diced
⅓ cup (50 g) plain flour
¼ cup (50 g) caster (or granulated) sugar
1 egg
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