Grandma Skeet's Prune Kolaches Recipe
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Grandma Skeet's Prune Kolaches

By: SCOOBYVC 
"This is a Czech Pastry my Grandma use to make with a homemade prune filling and streusel topping. I changed it a little so I could use the bread machine. They are worth the hard work!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
55 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 kolaches
 

Ingredients

  • For the Bread:
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons bread machine yeast
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  • For the Filling:
  • 2 cups pitted prunes
  • 2 cups prune juice or water
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
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  • For the Topping:
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Directions

  1. Place the warm water, salt, egg and 2 tablespoons butter in the pan of a bread machine. Add bread flour, and pour 1/4 cup sugar on the edge of the pan. Make a shallow hole in the flour and add the yeast. Close the lid, and set machine for the DOUGH cycle.
  2. While the dough is mixing, combine the prunes, prune juice, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, cloves and lime juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until prunes are soft and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and blend in a mixer or food processor until smooth.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in melted butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to make a crumbly streusel.
  5. When the bread machine signals the end of the dough cycle, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 20 small egg-sized pieces. Shape them into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Press a shallow hole in the center of each one, and fill with prune filling. Top each of the kolaches with streusel. Let the kolaches rest until doubled in size, about 20 minutes.
  6. Bake until the tops are lightly browned, 14 to 16 minutes.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note:
  • You may mix the dough in a stand mixer, if desired. Use the dough hook and mix on low speed for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is well developed. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape the dough into a round. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning it to coat, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 90 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by SCOOBYVC   view full review
After you fill the Kolaches with the prune mixture, please allow them to raise for about 20...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2005 by Elli Mae   view full review
This is a tasty recipe, and the whole family liked it. If I made it again, however, I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by FrackFamily5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have never made or heard of Kolaches before even though my first job was in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by thosetwo   view full review
wow, who would have thought i could make such pastries? this recipe made it simple. mine came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2010 by Barb   view full review
I have made this simular recipe many times as I grew up with these, the difference is before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Medy Cricket Jester   view full review
I made this and used apricot jam instead of prunes for the filling. It is wonderful! I had a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by Gastronome   view full review
My Polish/Slavic mother-in-law taught me how to make these but her's was more of a cookie and...

 

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