Kolache Dough Sweet Filling: Cream Cheese Filling with Lemon Glaze Savory Filling: Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onions with Fresh Herbs
Kolaches are a beloved Czech pastry that makes any morning brighter! In this hands-on baking class, you'll learn how to make an enriched yeasted dough from scratch and prepare both sweet and savory fillings for these pillowy handheld treats. We'll start by combining basic ingredients like flour, yeast, eggs, butter and milk to form a soft, pliable dough. As you learn the proper techniques for kneading and proofing, this dough will transform into the perfect base for your Kolache creations. For your sweet filling, you'll prepare Cream Cheese with Lemon Glaze. This creamy Custard is a perfect pairing for the dough's subtle sweetness. On the savory side, you'll make a flavorful filling of tangy Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions with Fresh Herbs. These work as both a breakfast and lunch option. Once the dough rises, you'll learn how to properly stuff, shape and proof the Kolaches before baking them to golden, puffy perfection. Straight from the oven, their fresh-baked aroma is simply irresistible. By the end of the class, you'll take home a variety of sweet and savory Kolaches to share, along with the recipes and skills to keep baking up these tasty treasures. With a plush, yeasted dough and your choice of fillings, Kolaches make any day delightfully delicious.
