Fig and Blue Cheese Kolache
Fig and Blue Cheese Kolache Recipe: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Pastry
If you're looking for a unique and flavorful pastry to impress your guests, look no further than the Fig and Blue Cheese Kolache. This savory-sweet pastry is a perfect combination of tangy blue cheese and sweet figs, all wrapped up in a soft and fluffy dough.
Ingredients (makes 12 kolaches):
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
For the filling:
- 1 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is activated.
3. Add the yeast mixture and eggs to the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped figs, blue cheese, honey, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a disc.
8. Spoon a tablespoon of the fig and blue cheese filling onto each disc. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch them together to seal.
9. Place the kolaches on the prepared baking sheet and let them rise for another 15-20 minutes.
10. Bake the kolaches for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown.
11. Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of sweet figs and tangy blue cheese in every bite.
Type: Savory-Sweet Pastry
Main Ingredients: Figs, Blue Cheese, Dough
