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Kolach — traditional dish from Bohemia, Czech Republic
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥360kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾52gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Kolach

How to order / say it
Say it Koláč — [KOH-lah-ch]
Order I'd like the koláč, please.
Locally Dám si koláč, prosím.
Say locally

A traditional Czech pastry filled with fruit, poppy seeds, or cheese.

Why try it?

Koláč is a cherished pastry that captures the essence of Czech baking traditions. Often enjoyed with coffee, it reflects the Czech love for sweet, home-baked treats that bring comfort and joy.

How it tastes

The pastry is soft and slightly sweet, with a buttery crumb, filled with a variety of fillings like tangy apricot or sweet poppy seed paste. The harmony of textures and flavors is a delight.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Dating back to the 18th century, koláč has roots in Bohemian feast days and weddings. Over time, it became a common everyday pastry found in bakeries and homes throughout Czech lands.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 100 g unsalted butter
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🌾 15 g yeast
  • 🥛 200 ml milk
  • 🍯 100 g apricot jam

Method

  1. 1 Mix yeast with milk and sugar, let it activate.
  2. 2 Combine flour, butter, egg, and yeast mixture to form a dough.
  3. 3 Let dough rise, then roll out and cut circles.
  4. 4 Fill with jam or desired filling and bake until golden.

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