Sausage Kolaches

Sausage Kolache

Texas-style homemade sausage kolache are a savory twist on the classic Czech breakfast pastry.

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup water, warmed to 110-115F
• 1 cup milk, warmed to 110-115F
• 4 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled to warm
• 2 large eggs
• 5/8 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 1/4 cups flour
• For the filling:
• Grated cheddar, optional
• Fresh jalapeno slices, optional
• Smoked sausage, cut into 3-4 inch pieces and halved lengthwise if very thick

Instructions

1. Sprinkle the yeast over warm water in the bowl of your stand mixer. Let proof for 5 minutes, until foamy/creamy.
2. Turn the mixer to low and add the milk, melted butter, 2 eggs, sugar, and salt until mixed thoroughly.
3. Add the flour in two batches and mix only until just combined. The dough will be wet and sticky.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1-2 hours, until dough has doubled.
5. Punch down and refrigerate covered overnight or for at least 4 hours.
6. Divide dough into ~2.5 inch balls (I weighed mine at 2.5 oz each) and set on a lined baking sheet.
7. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
8. Flatten each dough ball and top with a couple slices of jalapeno and pinch of grated cheddar (if using) and place the sausage on top.
9. Wrap the dough around the fillings, pinching the edges together and placing seam-side down on the baking sheet.
10. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes, while preheating oven to 375.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until browned.
12. Let the kolache cool for 20 minutes and serve.
13. Leftovers will keep tightly wrapped in the fridge for 3-4 days and can also be frozen.

Notes

Yields: ~15 large kolache

You really need to try this recipe.

Pops and I had them today. They are so good. And we actually heaven had a boudin kolache.