A klobasnek (Czech klobásník /ˌkloʊˈbæsnɪk/, plural klobásníky, meaning "a roll made of sweet, spun dough known as koláč made and often filled with klobása or other fillings") is a chiefly American Czech savory finger food.[1] Klobasneks are much more commonly known as kolaches in Texas, but should not be confused with traditional Czech kolaches, which are also popular and are known by the same name. Klobasneks are similar in style to sausage rolls, but the meat is wrapped in kolache dough. Klobasneks have become a significant element of Texan culture and can be found everywhere from gas stations (including Texas symbol Buc-ees) to specialized kolache shops throughout the state, even outside areas with large Czech Texan populations.[2][3]
 A traditional sausage klobásník with cheese added | |
| Type | Pastry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Texas |
Unlike traditional kolaches, which came to the United States with Moravian immigrants, klobasneks were first made by Czechs who settled in Texas.[4] The regional pastry is served as an Easter treat in the south of Moravian Silesia region and is filled with klobása or a chopped prepared meat.[citation needed]
Traditionally klobasneks are filled with Klobása sausage, but as their popularity has increased in the United States, other ingredients such as ham, eggs, cheese and peppers are used alongside or instead of sausage. Hot dog has become a common filling.[2] In Texas, a number of regionally unique and culturally syncretic filling ingredients include the Cajun pork and rice sausage called boudin.[5]
In Texas, klobasnek are often called kolaches by people not of Czech origin whereas Texans of Czech ancestry refer to the savory doughs as klobasnek.[6]
See also
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edit- ^ Koenig, Josie, and John Ward, trans. Domácí kuchařství: The Art of Home Cooking. Schulenburg, TX: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Board, 1997. Print.
- ^ a b Johnston, Abby (August 24, 2018). "If It's Not Sweet, It's Not a Kolache—It's a Klobasnek". Texas Monthly. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ Limón, Elvia (July 25, 2019). "Is Texas the only state with kolaches, or do other states also have them? Curious Texas investigates". Dallas News. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ Siegal, Jeff (January 2014). "The Kolach Trail". Texas Co-op Power. p. 11. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ Jannise, Justin (24 November 2020) [11 October 2020]. "Boudin kolaches are the epitome of Houston's culinary fusion". Houston Chronicle. ISSN 1074-7109. OCLC 30348909. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Abby (September 2018). "If It's Not Sweet, It's Not a Kolache—It's a Klobasnek". Texas Monthly. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
External links
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Media related to Category:Klobasnek at Wikimedia Commons
The dictionary definition of klobasnek at Wiktionary- Kolache, TX: a 2016 documentary
