Ted Alling - Czech Republic Cookbook: Czech Food Recipes Made for American Kitchens

Czech Republic Cookbook

Czech Food Recipes Made for American Kitchens

By

Ted Alling

Published by Ted Alling at Smashwords

Copyright 2020 Ted Alling

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If theres one type of cuisine that seems more elusive to find recipes for than many others, its food from the Czech Republic. Unfortunately, the Czech Republic is not a country most people go out of their way to visit, and thus, it is often hard to find homemade recipes that you can recreate in your own kitchen. In order to make some of the food from this country, you would need to have access to family recipes that have been passed down through generations, which is only possible if you know someone of Czech Republic descent.

If you have always wanted to make Czech food within the comfort of your own home, then this is definitely the perfect cookbook for you. Using this book, you will learn how to make this relatively unknown cuisine with recipes that have been passed from mother to daughter and father to son. Plus, youll be able to add some new meals to your repertoire that your entire family will love.

So lets stop wasting time.

Lets get cooking!

This is a hearty Czech dish you can make whenever youre craving something more filling. Made with red potatoes and smothered in a savory sauce, this is a dish I know you'll want to make often.

Makes: 4 servings

Total Prep Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 14-ounce pack of smoked sausage, sliced thinly
• 2 tbsp. of butter
• 2 onions, cut into quarters
• 1 clove of garlic, pressed
• Dash of salt
• tsp. of black pepper
• 1 tsp. of smoked paprika
• 10 red skinned potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup of chicken stock
• 1 tbsp. of flat leaf parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the olive oil, then add the sliced sausage. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the slices are caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, melt in the butter. Once melted, add in the onions and cook for 5-8 minutes or until caramelized. Add the pressed garlic and season with a dash of salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned.

3. Add the sliced potatoes and fold gently to coat.

4. Add the chicken stock and cover. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the sauce has a thick consistency.

5. Add the caramelized sausage and stir well.

6. Add the chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.

7. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

This is a traditional Czech dessert that is often served during the holidays. One bite of these cookies and I know you wont be able to resist.

Makes: 24 servings

Total Prep Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup of egg white
• tsp. of salt
• 2 tbsp. of white sugar
• 2 tsp. of heavy whipping cream
• 1 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. of powdered sugar
• 1 cup of vegetable oil, for frying

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks, egg white, dash of salt, white sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Mix well until a dough begins to form.

2. Place the dough on a flat surface. Roll out until 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut the dough into 3 inch triangles.

3. Place a large pot over medium heat. Pour in the oil and add the dough pieces. Cook for 5 minutes or until golden on each side. Remove and transfer onto a large plate lined with paper towels to drain.

4. Dust the cookies with the powdered sugar and serve immediately.

This is a sweet-tasting treat that you can serve for the entire family to enjoy. Made with a sweet yeast dough and a simple blueberry filling that is impossible not to love.

Makes: 20 servings

Total Prep Time: 6 hour and 45 minutes

Ingredients for the dough:

• 2 cups of whole milk
• cup of warm water
• 1 -ounce pack of active yeast
• 1 stick of butter, melted
• 1 cups of white sugar
• 2 eggs, large
• 1 tsp. of salt
• 8 cups all-purpose flour

Ingredients for the blueberry filling:

• 3 tbsp. of white sugar
• 3 cups of fresh blueberries
• 1 tbsp. of warm water
• 2 tsp. of cornstarch
• Ingredients for the streusel:
• 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup of white sugar
• 3 tbsp. of butter

Directions:

1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat the milk for 2 to 3 minutes or until it begins to steam. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, mix the yeast and water. Stir well and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, combine in the eggs, white sugar, dash of salt, and melted butter. Add the cooled milk and yeast mixture and stir well.

4. Add the all-purpose flour and stir again until the ingredients are completely mixed. Then, coat the dough in vegetable oil and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to rise for 1 to 2 hours. Punch down the dough and cover with the plastic wrap again. Place in the fridge to chill for 4 hours.

5. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

6. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add all of the ingredients for the blueberry filling. Stir ring consistently, cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture has a thick consistency. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

7. Divide the dough into 20 2 -inch balls. Place the balls onto the baking sheet, making a small indent in each of the balls. Add a teaspoon of the filling into the indent and roll the balls around the filling.

8. Cover the balls with a sheet of plastic wrap and set aside to rise for 1-1 1/2 hours.

9. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

10. In a small bowl, combine the butter, all-purpose flour, and white sugar. Stir well until crumbly in consistency. Sprinkle the streusel over the top of the kolache.

11. Place into the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned.

12. Remove and set aside to cool for 5 minutes before serving.