Kolache means cookies in Slovak. (Kolache, also spelled kolace, kolach, or kolacky, plural is koláče). A traditional Slovak pastry, served at Christmastime or other special occasions, these koláče were made from scratch by my first-generation Slovakian grandmother. The rich, moist apricot filled pastry is baked as a squat loaf, then served sliced sprinkled with powdered sugar. Other fillings (poppyseed or my favorite: nut) are tasty too.
I haven’t tried to make kolache in Colorado (altitude and humidity may be tricky to get the dough to rise properly with the original recipe), but I will and when I do, I’ll share the recipes and results.
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1 Chocolate Chip Cookies // Nov 15, 2007 at 12:08 am
nice pictures- these treats were delicious!
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