Sourdough Discard Kolaches
Delight in soft, fluffy kolaches made with tangy sourdough discard, filled with your choice of sweet or savory fillings for a perfect breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Assorted fillings (fruit preserves, cream cheese, sausage, or ham and cheese)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in sourdough discard, melted butter, and egg until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover and let dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly. Place a spoonful of your chosen filling in the center of each.
- Pinch the edges around the filling to seal, shaping into rounds, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Let kolaches rise for another 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving and enjoy warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, brush the tops with melted butter immediately after baking and sprinkle with powdered sugar if making sweet kolaches.