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Hey y’all and welcome back to Tradition in the Kitchen for Episode 2. Last week, we heard a lot about the stories and the traditions of kolaches. I bet you are wondering how you can make these delicious pastries.

Well, you are in luck because this episode really gets into the top-secret recipe of my family’s kolaches…

Kolash? Kolach? Kolack?

There are so many different ways to say kolache. There are also so many different ways that you can make these delicious breakfast desserts. As a family, we wanted to have the recipe written down so that we could try making kolaches on our own. My Nana then sat down and recorded the ingredients she uses as well as the specific measurements of her mother’s original recipe. And now, I am going to gift it to you!

KOLACHE RECIPE

Recipes and traditions were meant to be shared because what brings people together more than food? This recipe has taken a lot of time and effort, a lot of trial and error, and a lot of batches of kolaches.

Do not be afraid of messing up the first time. As you will hear in today’s episode, everyone has messed up at some point. I mean who knew that you were supposed to let the dough rise two or even three different times depending on the kind of kolache? Nana says that her secret is just years and years of practice, and someone like Papa to help her out!

Tune in to hear Nana’s tips and tricks to making the best kolaches I have ever tasted. Also, listen for live reviews from friends and family who will get to share in our tradition.

Go ahead and pull up the recipe, clear your counters, grab your kolache cloths, and get ready to follow along!

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Hey guys, welcome back to Tradition in the Kitchen! The podcast where food and tradition are mixed together in one kitchen. We will be cooking and baking delicious recipes and at the same time disclosing tips and tricks so that you can try them with us.

I am your host, Therese Wales, and this is Episode 1.

What do you think of when you hear the word tradition?

Do you think of your school? Your friends? Do you think of your family and their celebrations?

Well, whatever you are thinking of, we have one thing in common—tradition plays a huge part in all of our lives. It is what brings our families together. It is the memories, the stories, the celebrations that you look forward to every year.

The definition of tradition is customs or beliefs being passed on from generation to generation.

Tradition is especially present in our lives here at Texas A&M University as part of the Aggie family. It is one of the main reasons why we continue to grow as a school as people want to be a part of this spirit that can never be told.

Tradition plays a big role in my big family as well. Fortunately, it is a spirit and tradition that can very much be told and eaten. My family is super duper Czech and we have the tradition of making my Nana’s kolaches for any and every occasion.

What even is a kolache?

Have you ever had one? Do you know the difference between a kolache and a kolbasnek? How did kolaches even come about; I mean who let dessert be eaten for breakfast?

If you have ever wondered these things, or are now wondering them because I asked, tune into my first episode of Tradition in the Kitchen. All of these questions and more will be answered by Nana herself with commentary from my family.

Who is Nana you may ask? Well to some, she is known has Hattie Macha and to others, the best grandmother in the whole world. Nana has been making kolaches with her mother since she was a little girl, and she has many funny stories and memories of making them with family.

For more recipes, stories, and traditions, be sure to subscribe to Tradition in the Kitchen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!