Flaky Polish Kolaczki with Jam Filling

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Flaky Polish Kolaczki with Jam Filling offer a rich, buttery goodness, perfect for any occasion. These traditional vegetarian pastries feature a tender, flaky dough enveloping your choice of fruit jam, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a sweet snack, these cookies are gluten, dairy, and egg-free, making them suitable for various dietary preferences.

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Overview

Kolaczki are traditional Polish cookies, often enjoyed during the holiday season. These delightful pastries feature a tender, buttery dough filled with your choice of fruit jam, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and richness. This enhanced recipe ensures a flaky texture and a burst of flavor in every bite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

Polish

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 4 Large egg yolks
• 3 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Pound (lb) unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 Cup whole milk
• 4 0.25 Ounces (oz) packages active dry yeast
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Cup fruit jam
• 0.33 Cup confectioners' sugar

Steps

1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture: Warm the milk to just above room temperature (about 110°F). Dissolve the yeast in the milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
3. Incorporate Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the egg yolks and the yeast-milk mixture into the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
5. Knead and Chill: Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld and dough to firm up.
6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Roll and Cut Dough: Dust a clean, dry surface with confectioners' sugar. Roll out the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
8. Fill and Shape Cookies: Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the jam to form a crescent or envelope shape, and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
9. Bake: Arrange the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
11. Storage Tip: Store in a loosely covered container to maintain their crispness. Avoid airtight containers to prevent sogginess.

Enjoy your homemade Flaky Polish Kolaczki with Jam Filling!