RCI-BR.005.0594.001
Strawberry Kolache Cookies
These cookies are absolutely beautiful. You can actually use whatever kind of preserves you wish, but make sure that they are PRESERVES :-) You will love the look of these beautiful cookies! Prep time doesnt include chill time.
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
Method
1
Combine the 0.25 ounce package of active dry yeast with 1/2 cup warm milk (110 degrees F) and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2
Cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3
Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well incorporated.
4
Add the yeast mixture to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6
Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
2 minutes
7
Cover the dough with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
60 minutes
8
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares using a knife or pastry cutter.
9
Place a teaspoon of strawberry preserves in the center of each square, then fold corners toward the center or create a traditional well in the middle.
10
Arrange kolaches on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush tops with well-beaten 1 large egg, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
18 minutes
11
While kolaches cool slightly, whisk together 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 2 1/2 teaspoons milk until smooth.
12
Drizzle the glaze over warm kolaches and serve.