Slovak Kolache Recipe (Slovakian Walnut Roll) (2024)

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Looking for a delicious and unique dessert recipe? Pin this Slovak Kolache Recipe for a delicious, sophisticated addition to your next gathering. These tender Slovakian walnut rolls feature a rich, nutty walnut filling paired perfectly with a sweet, soft dough, giving you a flavor that’s sure to impress your guests. With such a unique flavor, these rolls are sure to be a hit at your next party!

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1 What is a Kolache Roll?

2 What You Need to Make Slovak Kolache

2.1 For The Slovak Kolache Dough

2.2 For The Walnut Filling

What is a Kolache Roll?

A kolache is a type of pastry that is popular in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. A kolache roll is a variation of the traditional kolache that is made by wrapping the dough around a filling.

What You Need to Make Slovak Kolache

For The Slovak Kolache Dough

3 teaspoonactive dry yeast
½cupmilk, heated to 110° F
½ cup + 1 teaspoonsugar, divided
1teaspoonsalt
1cupbutter, softened at room temperature
1cupsour cream
3eggs, beaten
5cupsall-purpose flour, plus more as needed

For The Walnut Filling

4 cups groundwalnuts
¼cupmilk
2 ¼ Tablespoonsbutter, melted
1cupsugar
1 ¼teaspoon cinnamon

How to Make Slovak Kolache

Make the Filling

In a medium bowl, mix together the ground walnuts, milk, sugar, butter, and cinnamon until it forms a paste. Set aside.

Make the Slovak Kolache

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in the warm milk.
Using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, mix together the yeast mixture, remaining sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and sour cream. Beat on a low speed for a minute, then add the flour. Continue mixing on low for 2-3 minutes, then on medium-high for 5-6 minutes. The dough should be just slightly sticky. If needed, add another ½ cup of flour.
Form the dough into a ball, then transfer it to a greased bowl. Cover with cling wrap or cloth and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 60-75 minutes, or until the dough has doubled.
Once the dough has doubled, punch it down with your fist, then divide into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a rectangle, about ⅛ inch thick.
Brush each rectangle with melted butter and spread the walnut filling on top, leaving the far long edge of the dough uncovered by the filling.
Carefully and tightly roll the dough lengthwise. Pinch together the ends and transfer the prepared rolls to a piece of parchment paper with the seams side down and wrap with cling wrap. Repeat with the other 2 dough pieces.
Let the rolls rise for 50-60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Once risen, bake the Slovak Kolache for 30- 40 minutes until golden. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing. ENJOY!

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Slovak Kolache Recipe (Slovakian Walnut Roll)

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Looking for a delicious and unique dessert recipe? Pin this Slovak Kolache Recipe for a delicious, sophisticated addition to your next gathering. These tender Slovakian walnut rolls feature a rich, nutty walnut filling paired perfectly with a sweet, soft dough, giving you a flavor that's sure to impress your guests. With such a unique flavor, these rolls are sure to be a hit at your next party!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Rise Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine European

Servings 28 servings

Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients

For The Slovak Kolache Dough

3 tsp active dry yeast
½ cup milk , heated to 110° F
½ cup +1 teaspoonsugar , divided
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter , softened at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs , beaten
5 cups all-purpose flour , plus more as needed

For The Walnut Filling

4 cups groundwalnuts
¼ cup milk
2¼ tbsp butter , melted
1 cup sugar
1¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Make the Filling

In a medium bowl, mix together the ground walnuts, milk, sugar, butter, and cinnamon until it forms a paste. Set aside.

Make the Slovak Kolache

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in the warm milk.
Using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, mix together the yeast mixture, remaining sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and sour cream. Beat on a low speed for a minute, then add the flour. Continue mixing on low for 2-3 minutes, then on medium-high for 5-6 minutes. The dough should be just slightly sticky. If needed, add another ½ cup of flour.
Form the dough into a ball, then transfer it to a greased bowl. Cover with cling wrap or cloth and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 60-75 minutes, or until the dough has doubled.
Once the dough has doubled, punch it down with your fist, then divide into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a rectangle, about ⅛ inch thick.
Brush each rectangle with melted butter and spread the walnut filling on top, leaving the far long edge of the dough uncovered by the filling.
Carefully and tightly roll the dough lengthwise. Pinch together the ends and transfer the prepared rolls to a piece of parchment paper with the seams side down and wrap with cling wrap. Repeat with the other 2 dough pieces.
Let the rolls rise for 50-60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Once risen, bake the Slovak Kolache for 30- 40 minutes until golden. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing. ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal

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