Sourdough Discard Kolaches
Sourdough Discard Kolaches are soft, fluffy pastries filled with sweet or savory fillings, making delicious use of sourdough starter discard for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough starter discard
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (for filling)
- 1/4 cup fruit preserves or jam (for sweet filling)
- Optional: cooked sausage or ham for savory filling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, warm milk, sugar, melted butter, and egg. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a ball.
- Flatten each ball into a circle and place a spoonful of cream cheese and a small amount of preserves or savory filling in the center.
- Pinch the edges up and over the filling to seal and shape into kolaches.
- Place the kolaches on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush kolaches with egg wash if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a delightful variation, try adding fresh fruit or different cheeses to the filling, and serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea.
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