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Cottage-style pastries from sour cream: soft leavened pastries ideal for celebrations

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 35 portions
  • 45 minutes
Jan, 28. 12. 2025
pagáče

Pagáče made with sour cream are among the most popular savory yeast pastries on Czech tables. They are soft, beautifully fluffy and thanks to the combination of butter and sour cream they stay moist for a long time. They are great for New Year’s Eve, family celebrations, weddings and as a treat for an unexpected visit.

 

For 35 portions

Ingredients

Dough:

For finishing:

Preparation procedure

  • Prepare a yeast starter from the lukewarm milk, sugar and yeast. Leave it in a warm place to rise until foam forms on the surface.
  • Into a large bowl, sift in the plain and semi-coarse flour, add the salt, baking powder, sour cream and soft butter. Pour in the yeast starter.
  • Work into a smooth, non-sticky dough. If necessary, lightly dust with flour.
  • Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise for about 20 minutes.
  • Turn the risen dough out onto the work surface, roll it into a sheet, fold it and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Repeat this process once more – the pagáče will be fluffier and lightly layered.
  • Roll the dough again to a thickness of approximately 1.5 cm and cut out rounds or squares.
  • Transfer the pagáče to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with cheese or seeds.
  • Let rise for another 10–15 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for approximately 18–20 minutes, until nicely golden.

Number of servings

approx. 35–40 pieces (depending on cutter size)

Total preparation time

approx. 90 minutes

(including approx. 40–45 minutes of rising)

Practical tips

The butter must be really soft, not melted. If you want a stronger flavor, you can add some of the cheese directly into the dough. Pagáče taste excellent both warm and cold and will easily stay moist even on the second day.

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