Indulge in the delightful Nut Kolacky, a traditional Central European pastry with a rich history dating back centuries. These delicate cookies, also known as Kolachki or Kolaczki, are a staple in many Eastern European households and a beloved treat during festive occasions. With their unique crescent shape and delectable filling, Nut Kolacky are a symphony of flavors and textures. This article presents a collection of Nut Kolacky recipes, each with its own unique twist, to cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From classic Nut Kolacky with a sweet cream cheese filling to more adventurous variations featuring Nutella, poppy seed, lekvar (plum preserves), and apricot, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating these delightful pastries. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you through the process of making Nut Kolacky from scratch, ensuring a delicious and memorable experience.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
NUT FILLING FOR KOLACKY COOKIES
Delicious walnut filling for Kolacky Cookies.
Provided by Elizabeth
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Polish
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat the egg whites and add the ground walnuts and white sugar. Mix well. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling on each square.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
KOLACKY SLOVAK NUT OR POPPY SEED ROLLS/KOLACHI PAN DULCE DE NUECES O SEMILLAS DE POPPY SLOVAKO
My grandmother on my dads side was from Hungarian/Slovak origins. My stepdad Eddo was also Slovak, he has passed but was a wonderful person. He gave me a present many years ago an authentic Slovak cookbook with wonderful recipes from his country. Kolacky as they spell it in the book is a special yeast dough that is made into nut...
Provided by Juliann Esquivel
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Combine cream, yeast and sugar, let stand for 5 minutes.
- 2. Mix flour and butter, add yolks add yeast mixture and work with hands until dough is not sticky and hands are clean.
- 3. roll out thin, a small piece at a time. Fill with either nut filling or poppyseed filling and roll. Put on cookie sheet and set aside for about 30 minutes in a nice warm place. Let rise. Also Apricot filling is also very delicious, You can use apricot preserves if you do ot like poppyseed or nut fillings.
- 4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Delicious Enjoy Above recipe is a Kolacky recipe that is fast. Most Kolacky take much longer because they are left to rise twice.
- 5. Poppyseed Filling: Combine all the ingredients and cook until the milk is absorbed. Spred on dough and roll up jelly roll fashion pinch edges. Let rise for 30 minutes
- 6. Walnut Filling: Course grind one pound of walnut meats, Combine with warm milk, butter, and sugar stir well with a wisk until most of the sugar is dissolved, sugar does not have to be totaly dissolved add ground nut meats and spred out on rolled dough. Roll up jelly roll fashion and pinch edges. Let rise for 30 minutes Enjoy
- 7. Will post my picture later as this is for a member as a special request. LOL
- 8. Variation: Cultural Explosion: For my Cream Cheese and Guava filling, take a four ounce package of cream cheese the small one, leave out to soften, then add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and blend in well. The cheese should be very soft to spread easily Spread this cream cheese on the dough, then take guava marmalade (Conchita, Ancel or Goya are brands I buy in the Latin food markets) Guava marmalade comes in a can. Take a large tablespoon and put a few spoonfulls of the marmalade over the cream cheese and spred all over the cream cheese. Then roll jelly roll fashion. Pinch edges or fold under so spread wont come out. Follow the recipe above and bake. Delicious.
NUT KOLACKY
Make and share this Nut Kolacky recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Meghann
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 60-72 kolacky
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix walnuts and graham cracker squares in food processor until texture is fine crumbs.
- Add 1/4-1/2 cup sugar.
- Add egg whites (foamy, not stiff) to nut mixture.
- Add honey to mixture, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly.
- Stir in yeast, eggs, and whipping cream.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes- place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.
- Cover, refrigerate until firm- 6 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough, on sugared or floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
- Spoon 1 tsp.
- of nut filling in center of each square.
- Bring two opposite corners to center, pinch to seal.
- Wet fingertips with a little bit of water.
- Fold sealed tip to one side, pinch to seal.
- Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your kolacky. Use real butter, fresh eggs, and high-quality flour.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands and will make it easier to work with.
- Roll the dough out thinly. This will help to ensure that the kolacky are crispy and flaky.
- Use a variety of fillings. Nut kolacky are traditionally filled with lekvar, a plum jam. However, you can also use other fillings, such as apricot jam, raspberry jam, or cream cheese.
- Brush the kolacky with egg wash before baking. This will help to give them a golden brown color.
- Bake the kolacky until they are golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This will usually take about 20 minutes.
Conclusion:
Nut kolacky are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a kolacky that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give nut kolacky a try!
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