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Jalapeno Sausage Kolache: Texas Klobasnek

Published: Sep 8, 2019 Last Updated: May 12, 2023 by Marye 1671 words. | About 9 minutes to read this article.

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2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Homemade Texas jalapeno sausage kolaches are as good as any you'll find along I-35! Soft, slightly sweet dough, gooey cheese, spicy sausage... breakfast doesn't get better than this!
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This hearty central Texas breakfast pastry is related the the sweet fruit and cheese kolache but are a more filling way to start the day. You might also hear them called klobasnek or klobasnicky.

Some say that Texas sausage kolache aren't proper kolaches at all but should be called sausage rolls. Personally, my mouth is usually too full to argue about something this delicious.

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Texas kolaches come in ALL kinds of flavors from sweet to savory!
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • Breakfast on the go
  • 💭 Tips for success
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Frequently asked questions
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 📞 The last word
  • Jalapeno Sausage Kolaches/ Klobasnek
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • Authentic Texas recipe - you won't find this flavor anywhere except the gas stations and donut shops along the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin.
  • Grab and go breakfast.
  • Easy to make with my technique!

When I posted my fruit Kolache recipe I had no idea y'all would pounce on it and ask for more. I promised the jalapeno sausage Kolaches recipe and so here it is.

The dough is the same basic dough with a little less sugar in it than the fruit Kolaches.

As it bakes the juices from the jalapeno sausages kind of seeps into the dough giving it even more flavor. And, anyone with a real Texas-Czech background with tell you that these aren't Kolache at all but Klobasnek.

Whatever. They're delicious.

🧾 Ingredients

To make everyone in the universe happy I am going to use klobasnek and kolache interchangeably here. Whichever I use it means the same, ok? Here are the ingredients for this recipe - they're pretty simple.

  • Active dry yeast is my preferred kind of yeast but you can use rapid rise if you prefer. Just add it with the dry ingredients and skip the proofing step.
  • Sugar helps the yeast to grow and it's best not to leave it out of the recipe. You can substitute a little honey if you prefer but sugar substitutes will NOT work.
  • Ground ginger helps activate the yeast. I found this tip in a cookbook from the 1800s and I've used it for decades. Works like a charm. If you don't have any feel free to leave it out.
  • Milk is the liquid here. Use whole milk because the fat helps keep the dough soft. If you have dairy allergies you can use an alternative.
  • Butter adds richness and flavor to the dough. It's also brushed on during the rising period to keep the dough from developing a crust.
  • Egg enriches the kolache dough - make sure it's at room temperature.
  • Salt keeps the yeast in check so it doesn't rise too much and it adds flavor.
  • All purpose flour is my flour of choice here because I want the dough to stay softer and more tender than it would with higher protein flour.
  • Cooked jalapeno sausage is widely available where I live. You could substitute regular sausage if you like. The kind I use is a little bigger around than a hot dog. It's not the little link sausages or breakfast sausage.
  • Cheddar cheese gets gooey and delicious in this recipe. You could subsititute American cheese or any good melting cheese you like.
Jalapeno sausage kolaches are an easy breakfast to go. From RestlessChipotle.com

Breakfast on the go

This, y'all, is a classic Texas breakfast to go.

You can find jalapeno sausage kolache in nearly every convenience store and doughnut shop along I-35 from Dallas to Austin. That's not to say that you'll want to EAT them from the convenience store... just that they're there.

Personally, if you're making that drive, I suggest that you stop in West. There's a large Czech community there and that's where I stop when I am headed down to Austin or whereever.

You'll definitely want to eat the sausage kolache from there! Hundreds of different varieties.

💭 Tips for success

I can't remember when I had my first jalapeno sausage kolache, I just know that since then I've loved them The dough is so pillowy soft that it's addictive. Although I normally choose the sweeter fillings there is definitely a time and a place for this savory bun!

  • The dough is very sticky and you'll be tempted to put too much flour in. Don't do it! Your kolache will be too dense and heavy.
  • You can let the dough rise overnight in the fridge if you like.
  • This recipe uses sausages with jalapeno and cheese that are the size of hot dogs or a little bigger. If you can't find them use smaller sausages and cook about half the time.
  • You'll see other recipes that call for a 350F to 375F oven. The higher temperature and shorter cooking time in my recipe  keeps them soft. Trust me.
  • These are best the day they are made. If you don't eat them all right away wrap them tightly or put them in an airtight container and freeze for another time.
Jalapeno sausage kolache recipe is a Texas favorite. From RestlessChipotle.com

👩🏻‍🍳 Frequently asked questions

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

What kind of meat is in kolache?

Generally some kind of sausage is the meat inside a klobasnek, which is what a "meat" kolache is usually called.

What is a true kolache?

Most Texans with a Czech heritage hold a distinction between a Kolache (fruit) and a Klobasnek (meat), which is a Kolache variation. A true Kolache by these standards is only filled with fruit or cheese fillings while a Klobasnek/ Klobasniky is a similar pastry filled with meat.

What nationality is it?

The Kolache originated in Eastern Europe sometime in the 1700s. The original product was a pastry filled with fruit. It came to the United States with Czech immigrants - the meat filled Klobasniky were first made by Czechs that settled in Texas.

Can you freeze kolache?

Yes, you can freeze them either baked or unbaked. If you freeze them unbaked let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

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I buy a large amount of yeast at a time. A one pound bag is almost the same price as the small jar in the store! Parchment paper keeps the bottoms from burning, keeps the homemade Kolaches from sticking, and helps give the crust the texture that is a sign of a good Kolache.

📞 The last word

Call these puffy pillows of delicious addiction kolache or klobasnek or klobasniky but definitely put them on your brunch table soon! They are SO good.

Try them with a side of breakfast potatoes.

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Jalapeno Sausage Kolaches/ Klobasnek

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Homemade Texas jalapeno sausage kolaches are as good as any you'll find along I-35! Soft, slightly sweet dough, gooey cheese, spicy sausage... breakfast doesn't get better than this!
Course Brunch
Cuisine Amercian Heritage
Prep Time: 2 hours hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Rising: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings:10
Calories:339
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Stand mixer
  • insta-read thermometer

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup water 110F-115F, check with instaread thermometer if you're not sure
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pinch ground ginger
  • ⅔ cup milk , 110F-115F - check with thermometer
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 egg , room temp - beaten
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, may need up to 4 ½ cups
  • 10 cooked jalapeno sausage links
  • 10 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated

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Instructions

  • Mix the water, yeast, teaspoon of sugar, and ginger in a small bowl.
  • Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the milk, melted butter, egg, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  • Add 1 cup of the flour and beat on low until blended.
  • Add in the yeast mixture and beat just until blended.
  • Remove the paddle attachment and replace it with a dough hook.
  • Knead the dough with the dough hook adding flour 2 tablespoons at a time until the dough doesn’t stick to the sides of the bowl.
  • Knead for 3 minutes longer.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and form it into a ball.
  • Rub with melted butter and place in a greased bowl.
  • Cover with a clean tea towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 ½ hours.
  • Punch down the dough.
  • Divide dough into 10 portions.  
  • Roll each into a 5-inch x 2 ½-inch rectangle.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated cheese down the center, lay a cooked sausage on top, and wrap the dough around the sausage and cheese, pinching to seal.
  • Place seam side down on parchment lined baking sheets and let rise 30 minutes.  
  • Bake at 425F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
  • Turn off oven, open door, and let rest 3 minutes more.

Notes

  • Have all ingredients at room temperature unless otherwise instructed in the recipe.
  • The dough is very sticky and you'll be tempted to put too much flour in. Don't do it! Your kolache will be too dense and heavy.
  • You can let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator if you like.
  • You'll see other recipes that call for a 350F to 375F oven. The higher temperature and shorter cooking time in my recipe  keeps them soft. Trust me.
  • These are best the day they are made. If you don't eat them all right away wrap them tightly and freeze for another time.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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    First published September 21, 2015. Last updated July 12, 2021 for better readability and better instructions.

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    Comments

    1. Lisa

      January 09, 2023 at 1:35 pm

      4 stars
      This was my first time ever making dough, so I was a bit intimidated. I’m pretty sure I screwed up because I got confused at step 4-7 in the directions. It said to add 1 cup of flour then change the paddle, but the recipe called for 3.5 cups. Then add 2 tablespoons at a time? Was I supposed to add 40 more tablespoons? Lol, did anyone else get confused by the directions? I think I need to start over, I just hate wasting ingredients in this economy.

      Reply
    2. Mabel

      March 29, 2022 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      Hi . Can I use this dough to make round sweet filled Kolaches?how much extra sugar should I add to the dough. The recipe worked very well thank you

      Reply
      • Marye

        March 29, 2022 at 8:02 am

        🙂 I've got you! Here's a recipe for cream cheese kolache https://www.restlesschipotle.com/cream-cheese-kolache/ and one with fruit https://www.restlesschipotle.com/easy-homemade-kolaches/

        Reply
    3. Danielle

      March 02, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      Can you make these all the way up to assembling the kolache, then bake the next morning?

      Reply
      • Marye

        March 04, 2022 at 7:28 am

        Yes you can assemble them and bake the next day. Just cover and refrigerate overnight.

        Reply
    4. Darcy

      December 05, 2021 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      My hubby was in TX as a rescuer for the hurricanes. The volunteers bright them kolaches. He loves them but they aren’t a thing in Colorado. I love cooking so off to Pinterest. This is the best/easiest recipe for kolaches. I add a little garlic to the dough and use high altitude flour but otherwise no adjustments. Perfect every time! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Marye

        December 05, 2021 at 10:11 am

        Tell your husband thank you for his support and help during that very difficult time!

        Reply
    5. Andrea

      October 27, 2021 at 11:36 pm

      Hello! I’m planning on making these for my East Texan husband who had to relocate away from Texas.

      I have two quick questions:
      -I assume you use unsalted butter, yes?
      -Do you measure the flour by actual cup or by weight, or does it matter?

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Marye

        October 29, 2021 at 2:23 pm

        Cups.

        Reply
    6. Jodi

      October 04, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      Could I make this with a hand mixer rather than a stand mixer?

      Reply
      • Marye

        October 05, 2021 at 9:57 am

        No the dough would tear it up. You could knead by hand though.

        Reply
    7. DEE ANN MOONEY

      August 21, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      I made them! I found some Jalepeno breakfast sausages that had to be cooked, but the procedure was on the package, so that was good. I made both Jalepeno and pork kolaches. Plus I had a little dough left over and made 4 round ones and used some San Saba Preserves for the filling. My husband is doing a happy dance! I bet he will be over the moon when I try your recipe for actual kolaches.
      To be honest, I was scared of my results, but you made it easy for a newby Kolache maker to be successful. SO DELICIOUS! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Amber Tucker

        January 07, 2022 at 6:59 am

        If I freeze before cooking, what would be the thaw and bake process?

        Reply
        • Marye

          January 07, 2022 at 8:16 pm

          Thaw overnight in the fridge then bake as directed.

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