10/28/2024
Kolache Recipe 🥐🍓
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup (236.6 ml) whole milk (240 ml)
- 10 tablespoons (147.9 g) unsalted butter, melted (150 g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3.5 to 4 cups (437.5 to 500 g) all-purpose flour (17.5 to 25 oz)
- 1/3 cup (66.7 g) granulated sugar (2.3 oz)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
For the Cheese Filling:
- 6 ounces (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons (37.5 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) lemon zest
- 6 ounces (170 g) ricotta cheese
For the Fruit Filling:
- 10 ounces (283.5 g) fresh or frozen fruit such as blueberries, cherries, or mixed berries
- 5 tablespoons (62.5 g) granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons (12 g) cornstarch
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (30 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- Combine milk, melted butter, and egg in a measuring cup. The mixture will be lumpy; do not over-mix.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, mix together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and knead on low speed for 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium and knead for 8 to 12 minutes until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight.
2. Prepare the Cheese Filling:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour, and lemon zest. Mix well for about 1 minute. Add ricotta cheese and mix for another 30 seconds. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
3. Prepare the Fruit Filling:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine fruit, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well. Microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
4. Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and chilled butter. Use your fingers to mix until well-combined. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and shape into balls. Arrange on prepared pans and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest in a warm place for 1.5 hours.
- Using a 1/3 cup dry measure or a glass with a 2 1/4-inch diameter, press down in the center of each dough ball to make an indentation.
- Fill each indentation with about 1.5 tablespoons of filling (either cheese or fruit). Brush the tops of each pastry with egg wash and sprinkle the sides with streusel topping.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until very pale in color. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes before serving.
Total Calories: 288 kcal per kolache
Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 16