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Eggless Fruit Kolaches

This eggless recipe creates wonderfully soft, golden pastries that taste bakery-fresh. They make a delightful, crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.
Eggless Fruit Kolaches
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 332 kcal
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Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 1 cup Whole Milk, Warmed To 110°F
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter, Melted & Cooled
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour

For the Streusel

  • 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cold Unsalted Butter

For the Filling & Topping

  • 3/4 cup Apricot Preserves
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, Melted

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together the warm milk, sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
  • Whisk in the melted butter, sour cream and salt. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms.
    The sour cream replaces the egg yolks found in classic kolache dough and keeps these buns rich, soft and slightly sweet.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and slightly tacky. Place it in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until doubled.
  • While the dough rises, mix the flour and sugar for the streusel in a small bowl. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until crumbly, then chill until needed.
  • Punch down the dough, divide it into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a smooth ball. Place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet, flatten slightly, cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F while they rise.
  • Press a deep well into the center of each bun with two fingers or the bottom of a small glass, leaving a 1/2-inch rim. Brush the rims with some of the melted butter, spoon 1 tablespoon of preserves into each well and sprinkle the streusel over the top.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown. Brush the edges with the remaining melted butter right out of the oven and let the kolaches cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 12g
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword eggless, fruit kolaches, kolaches, pastries
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