Kolaches for Your Bread Machine

Transform your kitchen into a European bakery with this easy and delightful recipe for "Kolaches for Your Bread Machine." These pillowy, slightly sweet Czech-inspired pastries are made effortless thanks to the bread machine, which takes care of kneading and proofing the rich, buttery dough. Featuring a tender, golden base filled with your choice of jammy fruit preserves or creamy cheese filling, these kolaches are as versatile as they are irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time and yields 12 soft, melt-in-your-mouth pastries brushed with a luscious coat of melted butter. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or a bread machine novice, these kolaches are a must-try for a taste of Old-World indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 0.75 cup Fruit preserves or cream cheese filling
• 2 tablespoons Melted butter

Directions

Step 1

Warm the milk in a microwave-safe bowl until it reaches about 110°F (lukewarm to touch). Add the melted butter and stir to combine.

Step 2

Pour the milk-butter mixture into the bread machine pan. Add the egg, egg yolk, and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Add the all-purpose flour and salt, then make a small well in the flour and add the active dry yeast.

Step 4

Set your bread machine to the Dough cycle and start it. The machine will mix and knead the dough, then let it rise for the first proofing.

Step 5

Once the Dough cycle is finished, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a small ball.

Step 6

Place the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to allow for rising. Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Using your fingers or the back of a spoon, press a deep indent in the center of each dough ball to create a well for the filling.

Step 8

Fill each well with about 1 to 2 teaspoons of fruit preserves or cream cheese filling, depending on your preference.

Step 9

Bake the kolaches in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.

Step 10

Remove the kolaches from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter for a soft and shiny finish.

Step 11

Let the kolaches cool slightly before serving. They are best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(971.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2679.2

Total Fat 72.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 558.2mg	0%
Sodium 1450.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 455.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 151.9g
Protein 57.6g	0%

Vitamin D 195.1IU	0%
Calcium 428.6mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 1084.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 67.4%