Shipley's Kolaches Recipe
Shipley's Kolaches Recipe are soft, fluffy pastries filled with sweet or savory ingredients. They are a popular treat for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 egg
For Savory Filling:
- ½ pound cooked sausage crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Sweet Filling:
- ½ cup fruit jam or preserves
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened
For Brushing:
- 1 egg beaten (for golden tops)
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
- In a small saucepan, warm milk slightly. Stir in sugar and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the Dough
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Let Dough Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover with a towel. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare Fillings
- While dough rises, cook sausage and crumble. Prepare fruit jam and cream cheese for sweet kolaches.
Shape the Kolaches
- Punch down dough. Roll into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Cut into 3×3 inch squares.
Add Filling
- Place 1–2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each square. Fold edges slightly to hold filling.
Place on Baking Sheet
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange filled dough pieces, leaving space between them.
Brush with Egg
- Brush tops of kolaches with beaten egg for a golden, shiny finish.
Bake Kolaches
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
Cool and Serve
- Remove from oven. Let cool slightly. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Use warm milk to activate yeast properly.
- Don’t overfill kolaches to avoid spilling during baking.
- Brush with egg for shiny, golden tops.
- Try different fillings like ham and cheese or fruit jam.
- Allow dough to rise fully for fluffy texture.