Healthy Sourdough Discard Kolaches
Are you ready to transform that sourdough discard into something truly delicious? Healthy Sourdough Discard Kolaches are soft, sweet pastries that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With a creamy filling made from cream cheese and a hint of lemon, these treats are sure to impress family and friends. Not only do they taste amazing, but they also help you reduce food waste by utilizing your sourdough starter discard. Plus, they’re simple to make and can be prepared ahead of time for added convenience. Dive into this delightful recipe and enjoy the comforting flavors of homemade kolaches!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 120 grams all-purpose einkorn flour (1 cup), plus extra for dusting
- 105 grams whole grain spelt flour (3/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 large egg and 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup active sourdough starter or discard
- 6 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup white sugar for filling
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence
- 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flours and salt. In another bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and sourdough discard. Combine both mixtures until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Cover dough with a towel and allow it to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about an hour).
- Prepare the Filling: Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla essence, salt, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Shape Your Kolaches: Roll out the dough and cut into squares or circles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center before folding or pinching closed.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kolache (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg