This recipe is kind of a universal yeasted dough recipe that you can use to make many Czech pastries. Yeasted dough can be intimidating but if you follow a few rules, it will come out right. I hardly ever use dried (instant) yeast because I grew up on fresh one (except … [Read more...] about Basic Yeasted Dough
Czech classics
Czech Kolaches
Kolaches are undoubtedly the most popular (perhaps the only known) Czech pastry in the United States. There aren’t many other typical Czech food items that Americans would be familiar with. Immigrants from former Czechoslovakia brought their recipes over and continued to make … [Read more...] about Czech Kolaches
Fried Cheese
In my family, we used to call fried cheese “Šárka’s national dish.” I was my twin sister’s absolute most favorite dish that she would ask for on special occasions and order at restaurants. Well what’s not to like about ooey gooey slab of cheese with crispy breadcrumb topping, … [Read more...] about Fried Cheese
Cauliflower Scramble
One of the meatless dishes I grew up on is cauliflower with eggs. This vegetable has always been popular in Czech cuisine, either scrambled with eggs or fried. We would normally have it for lunch but it would make a great healthy breakfast. Ingredients: 1 onion, … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Scramble
Czech Dumplings
If you see “dumplings” on a menu at a Czech restaurant, don’t expect anything resembling Asian dumplings. Czech dumplings are large ovals of yeasted dough that is boiled and cut into slices. They are the most popular side dish and accompany many traditional dishes, such as pork … [Read more...] about Czech Dumplings