Czech Kolache

These yeast-raised pastries are baked with a cottage cheese and raisin filling.

• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour yeast into 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Set aside to soak.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.