Kolaches (Czech Sweet Buns with Apricot and Cheese)
Pillowy Czech yeast buns with a glossy apricot centre or a sweet lemony quark filling.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.26 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, 60 g sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, melted butter and egg and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 2
Cover and leave somewhere warm for 1 hour, until doubled.
60 min - 3
Mix the quark, egg yolk, 2 tbsp sugar and lemon zest for the cheese filling.
- 4
Divide the dough into 12 balls and place on two lined baking trays, spaced apart. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 5
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Press a deep well into each bun with your thumb. Fill 6 with jam and 6 with the cheese mixture. Brush the edges with beaten egg.
- 6
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden. Brush the edges with melted butter while hot and cool on a rack.
16 min 40 s
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.