Texas Kolache
Savory Czech-inspired pastries filled with seasoned pork and cheese, a beloved Texas treat. Soft, pillowy dough wrapped around a flavorful filling makes these perfect for breakfast or lunch.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 whole jalapeños, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Warm milk to 110°F. Combine yeast, sugar, and warm milk; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix flour and salt in large bowl. Make well in center, add yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter.
- 3
Knead dough 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, let rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
- 4
Heat 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground pork, breaking into small pieces, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add diced onion, garlic, and jalapeños; sauté 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- 6
Stir in paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute more.
- 7
Remove from heat, fold in shredded cheddar and sour cream. Let cool 10 minutes.
- 8
Preheat oven to 375°F. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a ball.
- 9
Flatten each ball into 3-inch round. Place 2 tablespoons filling in center, fold edges over, seal gently.
- 10
Place seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover, let rise 30 minutes.
- 11
Brush tops with melted butter, sprinkle sesame seeds. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- 12
Cool on wire rack 5 minutes before serving warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- kitchen thermometer
- dough scraper
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- pastry brush
- wire cooling rack
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