HAM AND CHEESE KOLACHE
If kolaches (pronounced ko-LOSH-e) were invented in America, they would most likely be called puffs. The tasty treats, however, were invented as wedding pastries in Czechoslovakia and have held their name for hundreds of years. Americans have developed a taste for kolaches-as evidenced by the annual Kolache Festivals in Burleson County, Texas. The festival (held every September) includes a bake show which draws entries from across Texas. Generally, the kolache is considered a dessert with various fruit or nut fillings. The versatility of kolache, however, is demonstrated by this savory version for Ham and Cheese Kolache. A Ham and Cheese Kolache is a soft, rounded, Parmesan-laced roll, baked golden brown and topped with pieces of hearty ham anchored in melted cheese and Dijon mustard. This recipe has a full flavor and can be a meal unto itself.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h15m
Yield 16 Kolaches, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Ham and Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine 1 cup diced ham, 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard.
- Stir to blend well.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- For Egg Glaze: In a small bowl, combine 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water.
- Beat lightly to blend.
- For kolaches:In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, cheese, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt.
- Heat water and butter until very warm (120º to 130ºF).
- Gradually add to flour mixture.
- Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Add egg and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into 16 equal pieces; shape each into a ball.
- Cover; let rest 15 minutes.
- Place balls on greased baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Make a deep and wide indentation on each ball by pushing outward toward edge, leaving 1/2-inch ridge around outside.
- Fill with Ham and Cheese filling.
- Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Brush surface of dough with Egg Glaze.
- Bake at 375ºF for 15 minutes or until done.
- Remove from sheets; serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
- BAKING TIP:When you use two baking sheets or pans in the same oven, be sure to stagger them.
- Heat rises and stacking one pan directly above another causes the bottom pan to bake faster than the top.
- Bakers should also rotate the sheets (top to bottom and bottom to top) and turn the sheets 180 degrees (back to front) halfway through baking.
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Solomon Chidiebere
[email protected]Overall, I thought these kolaches were pretty good. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. However, I would have liked them better if they had been a bit sweeter.
ARIB Khan
[email protected]These kolaches were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less sugar in the dough.
Md emran Mollik
[email protected]I've never made kolaches before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! The dough was flaky and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Kehinde Babalola
[email protected]These kolaches were easy to make and they turned out great! The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kyotawaire Hellen
[email protected]I made these kolaches for my family and they loved them! The dough was flaky and the filling was cheesy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Faizan Baig
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my kolaches turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Asad li
[email protected]These kolaches were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more butter to the dough.
Lanesra Reiki
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed these kolaches. The cheese and dough were so good that I didn't even miss the ham.
Caroline Abele
[email protected]These kolaches were delicious! The dough was flaky and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the ham.
Agha qureshi
[email protected]I've made these kolaches several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Franklin Samuel
[email protected]These kolaches were a hit at my brunch party! The ham and cheese filling was savory and flavorful, and the dough was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.