Kolache

As Kołaczyk (plural: Kołaczyki ) is usually referred to in the southern parts of Poland, a round yeast rolls, the sweet or savory filling is open at the top. The immediate Bohemian equivalent of the pastry is called in Czech Koláček (plural: Koláčky ).

The name is in Polish as in the Czech a diminutive of " Kolache " (Polish Kołacz, Czech kolac ) represents the Kolache is a round cake, which goes back to ancient Slavic traditions. The Austrian pastries Kolache is also based on the Kolache, however, is different than Kołaczyk Koláček and closed at the top.

In the Czech cuisine is known Koláčky mainly with sweet filling, primarily with poppy seeds or plum jam, but also with nuts or cottage cheese with raisins. They are there to the festive specialties and are often directly as kolace (plural ) refers.

In the Polish kitchen outweigh savory fillings, especially with onions, sauerkraut and Bryndza. Kołaczyki this type usually serve as an accompaniment to soups like red barszcz or mushroom soup. This respect they are comparable to Krokiety. Nevertheless, a sweet Kołaczyk with white cheese is widespread, often with plum or apple ( = kołocz śląski from Upper Silesia ). In addition, there is the custom, sweet Kołaczyki ( with cream filling in part ) to give away as a wedding gift, which is related to the cultural history of Kołacz.