SAUSAGE KOLACHES

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Number Of Ingredients 4

Sausage Kolache
Texas-style homemade sausage kolache are a savory twist on the classic Czech breakfast pastry.
Ingredients
For the dough:1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast1/4 cup water, warmed to 110-115F1 cup milk, warmed to 110-115F4 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled to warm2 large eggs5/8 cup sugar1 tsp salt4 1/4 cups flourFor the filling:Grated cheddar, optionalFresh jalapeno slices, optionalSmoked sausage, cut into 3-4 inch pieces and halved lengthwise if very thick urs

Steps:

Instructions Sprinkle the yeast over warm water in the bowl of your stand mixer. Let proof for 5 minutes, until foamy/creamy.Turn the mixer to low and add the milk, melted butter, 2 eggs, sugar, and salt until mixed thoroughly.Add the flour in two batches and mix only until just combined. The dough will be wet and sticky.Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1-2 hours, until dough has doubled.Punch down and refrigerate covered overnight or for at least 4 hours.Divide dough into ~2.5 inch balls (I weighed mine at 2.5 oz each) and set on a lined baking sheet.Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.Flatten each dough ball and top with a couple slices of jalapeno and pinch of grated cheddar (if using) and place the sausage on top.Wrap the dough around the fillings, pinching the edges together and placing seam-side down on the baking sheet.Cover and let rest for 20 minutes, while preheating oven to 375.Bake for 25-30 minutes, until browned.Let the kolache cool for 20 minutes and serve.Leftovers will keep tightly wrapped in the fridge for 3-4 days rs