The goal this summer is to master the art of kolaches. Since I really don't have an expert to learn from, I'm going to see if the girls and I can find the perfect recipe through trial and error. My hope is to find a keeper recipe and the proper technique to pass down for generations to come.
For our first trial run, we tried two different kolache recipes and varied the kolache size a bit to find the right dough-to-filling ratio. We made large ones, and we made small ones. We also experimented with the bake time a bit. The first batch was an absolute fail (the poppy seed and cherry), but we seemed to get a little closer with the second batch (strawberry and cherry). The kolaches were just about the right size, although I would like to see them a tad bit bigger for them to have my envisioned formation (
It's in my head! I have the vision! Must. Create. Perfect. Kolache). I know exactly what we will do next time!
All while making these wonderful puffs of pastry, I kept thinking about different fillings and how to make them even more delicious. I would like to try some sort of cream cheese/cinnamon sugar filling to give it a cinnamon roll taste, and the girls are dying to try ones with lemon filling. Sophie had the idea of doing a half-and-half kolache with equal parts lemon and strawberry filling. Kolache Baking Championship, here we come!
