Kolache



**Kolache Lab Prep** **1. What are kolache? &** **2. In what country are they made? ** A kolach (plural kolache , also spelled kolace or kolacky /kəˈlɑːtʃi, -tʃki/, from the Czech and Slovak plural koláče, sg. koláč) is a type of pastry that holds a dollop of fruit, rimmed by a puffy pillow of supple dough. //(taken from Wikipedia)// **3. Are there any special traditions or preparation surrounding them? Explain: ** Many cities in the US and Eastern Europe hold festivals featuring this pastry **4. How will you ground almonds? ** Watch Chef Lisa explain how to use a food processor to create ground almonds **5. Describe how to zest a lemon: ** Watch the video to describe how to zest a lemon **6. How much lemon will you need to get 1/2Tbsp. of juice? ** You will only need to use half of a lemon to get this amount of juice **7. Locate the line in the recipe that states “Cut in butter with your fingers” and change it to state “Cut in butter with a pastry blender.” ** **8. Describe how to use a pastry blender to cut in butter: & 9. What should the dough look like when you are finished cutting in the butter? ** Watch the video for a refresher on how to use a pastry blender **10.How thick should the dough be once it is rolled out? & 11.What will you use to measure your dough? ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Make sure you use a ruler to measure your dough for 1/4 inch thickness after it is rolled out You are attempting to roll your dough into a square for this recipe **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">12.What tool will you use to cut the dough into squares? ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use a pizza cutter to create your kolache squares **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">13.How large should the squares be? ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Each square should be about 4 inches (on all sides!) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">14. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">NOTE: Before rolling out the dough clean up your space and set-up the kolache filling station. Be certain to have: ** **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">15. Draw a diagram of your kolache filling station: ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">a. Greased baking sheet <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">b. Milk and a pastry brush <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">c. Jam and a measuring spoon <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">d. A large white cutting board <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">e. A small prep bowl with ¼ cup flour for rolling the dough <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> f. Pizza Cutter  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">g. Clear ruler <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">h. Rolling Pin **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">15.Draw a picture to illustrate the folding process for your kolache: ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> When folding the dough, it should end in a triangle. Press the edges with your fingers or a fork, similar to folding the Empanada doug h.