Healthy Sourdough Discard Kolaches
Soft sourdough discard kolaches with creamy filling.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 3/4 cup whole grain spelt flour
- 1/4 cup sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup milk warmed
- 1 cup all-purpose einkorn flour
- 1 large egg
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp sea salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp flour
- Pinch of salt
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tbsp butter chilled
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp flour
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Dough
- Mix flour and salt in a stand mixer bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, butter, sugar, egg, and egg yolk.
- Stir in sourdough discard.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Let rise 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight.
Step 2: Make Filling
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and adjust to taste.
- Chill until ready to use.
Step 3: Make Streusel
- Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
- Chill until needed.
Step 4: Shape Dough
- Divide dough into 9 pieces and shape into balls.
- Place on baking sheet and let rise 2–3 hours.
Step 5: Assemble
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press centers to form indentations.
- Fill with cream cheese mixture.
- Brush edges with egg wash and add streusel.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve.
- These Healthy Sourdough Discard Kolaches should be soft, lightly sweet, and perfectly golden.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese with fruit preserves