Who doesn't love kolaches?
Not pigs in a blanket, y'all. REAL kolaches, like the kind you get at Czech Stop in West, Texas.
I'm can't say mine came out as good as theirs - I'm not as fabulous as they are! These were definitely yummy, though, and much cheaper than a trip all the way to West, ya' know?
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I have this really amazing cookbook: Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions and Recipes by Dorothy McConachie. In it, you will find tons of information and recipes about the different ethnic groups that have made an influence on Texas. While I didn't love everything I made (and I've made nearly everything), I did love most of it. I know we don't use a lot real cookbooks anymore (thank you, blogs & Pinterest!), but this one is worth it - I promise.
Not pigs in a blanket, y'all. REAL kolaches, like the kind you get at Czech Stop in West, Texas.
I'm can't say mine came out as good as theirs - I'm not as fabulous as they are! These were definitely yummy, though, and much cheaper than a trip all the way to West, ya' know?
I have this really amazing cookbook: Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions and Recipes by Dorothy McConachie. In it, you will find tons of information and recipes about the different ethnic groups that have made an influence on Texas. While I didn't love everything I made (and I've made nearly everything), I did love most of it. I know we don't use a lot real cookbooks anymore (thank you, blogs & Pinterest!), but this one is worth it - I promise.
Kolaches
1 package rapid rise yeast
¼ c water
¾ c milk
½ c butter
¼ c sugar
1 tsp salt
3¾-4½ c flour
2 eggs
Filling (use the lemon-cheese below, make your own, or use fruit/pie filling)
Streusel topping
1. Scald the milk. Add the butter and water. Remove from heat once the butter has melted and cool slightly.
2. Mix the sugar, salt, yeast, and 3 cups of flour together. Add the warm milk mixture to the flour and mix well. Mix in the eggs.
3. Add as much additional flour as needed to make a firm, easily handled dough. Knead until smooth on a floured surface. Roll into a ball in a greased bowl. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Shape into balls and place in greased pans. Cover and place in a warm, draft-free place until double in size.
5. Make an indention in the center of each ball. Fill with filling. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the filling. Bake at 375* for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Lemon-Cheese Filling
1 (16 oz) carton large-curd cottage cheese
1 (3.75 oz) box instant lemon pudding
Combine in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Streusel Topping
3/4 c sugar
1 c flour
1/2 c melted butter
1/4 c cinnamon, if desired
Mix all ingredients until crumbly.
