The September Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Lucie from ChezLucie. She challenged us to make a true Czech treat –Kolaches!
I switched mine up a bit and gave it a Autumn flavor twist. Instead of the traditional quark (cheese) filling I made a pastry cream flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Then I switched the plum jam for apricot and added a few more spices there as well. They came out delicious, if not the prettiest thing I have ever made. I would definitely make the bigger pastries next time. I was ambitious in making all the small ones but I think I would have found the bigger option easier to work with.
Still very tasty though, and that’s really the most important part.