Name: Fragrant kolaches with pudding, strawberries and streusel – recipe for a homemade sweet treat
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 50 g fresh yeast; 250 ml lukewarm milk; 80 g granulated sugar; 100 g melted butter; 2 eggs; a pinch of salt; 1 packet of vanilla pudding; 400 ml milk; sugar to taste; approx. 200 g fresh strawberries (sliced); powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Preparation of the starter and dough Crumble the yeast into a small bowl, add a tablespoon of sugar and a little lukewarm milk. Let it rise for 10–15 minutes. Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the remaining sugar, a pinch of salt, the eggs, the remaining milk, the melted butter and the starter. Knead by hand or in a mixer for at least 10 minutes, until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a cloth and let rise for approximately 1 hour, until it doubles in volume.

Preparing the pudding Cook the pudding with 400 ml of milk according to the instructions. Adjust the sweetness to taste. Let it cool slightly and stir occasionally.

Shaping and filling the kolaches Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Divide the risen dough into 12 equal parts. Shape into balls and flatten them into round discs. Gently form a rim. Place a tablespoon of pudding in the center of each pastry and a few pieces of strawberry on top. Sprinkle with streusel.