Homemade Sausage Kolaches Recipe
Description:
These Homemade Sausage Kolaches are simply irresistible! Perfect for a delightful weekend breakfast treat, they’re worth every effort you put into making them. These kolaches freeze exceptionally well, making them a convenient grab-and-go option for busy mornings. Simply reheat them in the oven or microwave for a quick and satisfying breakfast experience.
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours and 12 minutes
- Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Czech, European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Servings: 12
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 406
- Fat Content: 23.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 73.3mg
- Sodium Content: 603.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37.9g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 4.8g
- Protein Content: 10.3g
Ingredients:
- 2 packets dry yeast
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 stick butter, melted (for brushing)
- 12 little pinky-sized smoked sausage links (or spicy sausage links)
- Optional: cheese, jalapeno slices
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast with water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, shortening, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolks, milk, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the dissolved yeast and flour until thoroughly blended into a soft dough.
- Cover the dough with a towel and set it aside to rise until it doubles in size, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Grease a baking sheet.
- Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of a golf ball, flatten slightly, and transfer them to the baking sheet, ensuring they’re at least 1 inch apart.
- Liberally brush the dough balls with melted butter and set them aside to double in size again, about 45 minutes to one hour.
- Gently indent the top of the dough with your thumb, creating a fairly deep impression.
- Place a little pinky-sized smoked sausage link (you can also add cheese or jalapeno slices) in the indent and fold the kolache over the sausage, sealing it.
- Bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Immediately brush butter on the top of the kolaches.
- Enjoy these delightful Homemade Sausage Kolaches as soon as they are cool enough to handle!
These Homemade Sausage Kolaches are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, with the savory goodness of sausage enveloped in soft, fluffy dough. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you crave a comforting treat. Make a batch today and savor the homemade goodness! 🥐🍳
