11 Reviews of Sweet Kolache Recipe

From: juliek

On May 19, 2003

Thank you so much for this recipe. I've looked a long time for and authentic Czech version like my Grandma made when I was a kid.

From: Chef #273437

On Jan 18, 2006

I am not Czech but love kolaches. I made this recipe with cream cheese and apricots. I took them to a Good Sam cookout and had nothing but praise and people could not belive that I had really made them.

From: HappyHenFarm

On Nov 7, 2006

I made these for my wife's side of the family (who are Slovac/Hungarian) and got rave reviews and multiple requests for the recipe. To save time I did the first rising overnight in the refrigerator. Worked fine and the chilled dough was easier to handle. Also made some with an apple filling for the younger ones who were hesitant about prunes and apricots. Great recipe - thanks.

From: KITTENCAL

On Jul 7, 2005

Perfect kolaches Steve! I lost my old recipe for kolaches, mabey just as well, as I really have to say I think I like this one even better. I prepared the dough on my Kitchen Aid stand mixer, and the dough was really nice and tender. I made the cabbage filling this time. We just could not stop eating them, I cannot wait to make these again...I am going to try all of the fillings LOL! Thank you for an outstanding recipe Steve...this is worth 100 stars!...Kittencal

From: MissWendy

On Dec 21, 2007

Part of my growing up years was in a small town in Iowa (Spillville) where the old Czech women still make kolaches daily so I grew up always loving kolaches and using my mom's handed down recipe. Then I thought maybe I could improve on this a bit and found your recipe. I have the say overall the kolaches turned out softer and lighter than previous - success! The only difference is that I used 1 ounce of dry yeast rather than the 3 packages (3/4 ounce) and since I grew up eating closed kolaches I left the yeast rise, kneaded again just slightly, let rise again, made into kolaches, let rise one last time and baked - excellent. For filling I did something a little different this time by using cherries in some, apples in some, ham and cheese (a huge hit with my husband) and also a cheesecake type of filling in which I used 1 package cheesecake flavored instant pudding (mixed in just 1 c. of milk rather than 2 c. so the consistency is nice and thick) and added it to 1 1/2 packages (I forget the ounce, just the regular size) cream cheese with a touch of sugar to taste, creamed and added it the center filling of the kolaches, some by itself, others mixed with the cherries - turned out fantastic. My mom is going to be so jealous - thanks Steve! =)

From: Jamie Mayer

On Dec 28, 2006

Made this recipe and it turned out great! Taste wonderful! Can't wait to make it again! Thank you so much for the great recipe.

From: Chef #558661

On Aug 12, 2007

Amazing! I grew up eating Kolache's as a child in central Texas. The art of making them passed with my grandmother. For years I've been testing recipes and has failed at each attempt. I moved from Texas to SC where no one has ever heard of a Kolache so there are certainly no place to by them. These were awesome! Thanks Steve!

From: msamyloo

On Oct 8, 2006

I have looked for a recipe like my grandmothers for years and this was so close i couldnt believe it...thanks!!

From: militarywife

On Jan 11, 2008

Growing up both my mom and grandma always made kolaches (we are Czech) during the holidays, but this year we weren't able to make it home so I decided to make try your recipe and they turned out super awesome!! They tasted exactly like the ones I always ate back home. They were light and fluffy and so, so delicious. I used a cherry filling that my mom uses. Thank you so much for this great recipe!

From: Chef #1382958

On Sep 13, 2009

This is such a great recipe. My family is from Czechoslovakia and this reminds me of them. I have had so many compliments on the recipe. Thanks for posting it. I am making another batch tomorrow for my book club.