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Czech Kolache

Name: Czech Kolache
Ingredients: 0.5 cup warm water; 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup melted shortening; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 3.5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup raisins; 2 cups cottage cheese

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This is a kolache recipe from the Czech Republic.

Recipe by Allison

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Servings:

24

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

½ cup warm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup melted shortening
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
2 cups cottage cheese

Directions

Pour yeast into 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Set aside to soak.
In a separate bowl mix together 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup melted shortening and 2 cups sifted flour. Beat well. Add in 2 beaten eggs and yeast mixture and mix well. Set aside to rest until bubbly and spongy.
Add 3 1/2 cups of flour and blend well. Set aside to rise for 1 hour. Punch down and let rise again for 1 hour.
To Make Filling: Beat together 2 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup of raisins. Add cottage cheese and mix well.
Pinch off 1 inch balls from dough and press an indentation in the center of each. Put filling in. Let rise 15 minutes, then bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until golden - 12-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221	Calories
6g	Fat
34g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 197mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 127mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.