Sweet & Savory Kolache: Czech Classics & Texas-Style Favorites

Billowy-soft and irresistibly delicious, discover two beloved versions of kolache in one unforgettable class. Master two distinct brioche-style doughs in this hands-on bake-along, where you’ll learn how to create both traditional sweet Czech kolache and savory Texas-style kolache completely from scratch.

We’ll start with the classic European version made with a sweet brioche-style dough, filled with fruit preserves or sweetened cheese filling, topped with buttery crumble, and finished with a delicate glaze. Then we’ll explore the Texas favorite; rich, tender brioche-style dough, wrapped around savory fillings like sausage and cheese—and an elevated, oversized, gourmet take on a pig-in-a-blanket that’s as comforting as it is crave-worthy. We’ll even make a wonderful honey mustard dipping sauce to complete the experience.

Along the way, you’ll build confidence working with TWO enriched yeasted doughs and learn techniques you can use again and again. Whether for breakfast, holidays, or anytime baking, these kolaches are guaranteed to become family favorites.

Equipment: A stand mixer with dough hook is highly recommended if you would like to make both types of kolache.

The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. A few days after class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class.

One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Tess Georgakopoulos

Instructor

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Tess Georgakopoulos, creator of Dish it up Good also known as “Chef Tess—Culinary Artist”, brings over four decades of cooking and baking experience to her work as a culinary educator and Community Education instructor.

Raised in a Greek Family where food was a central expression of love and connection, Tess developed her passion for cooking at a young age alongside her father, a trained chef. Those early experiences continue to shape her approach today—blending tradition, creativity, and deep appreciation for the role food plays in bringing people together.

As an accomplished cook, baker, and recipe developer, Tess is continually expanding her culinary repertoire through ongoing experimentation in her test kitchen. She is known for creating thoughtfully designed “gold standard” culinary experiences that combine technique, creativity, and approachability.

She currently partners with over 60 public school districts across Minnesota, and additional programs in Wisconsin, Missouri, New York and Oklahoma, and has taught over 5,000 participants. Through her teaching, Tess empowers home cooks of all skill levels to build confidence, expand their abilities, and experience the joy of creating meaningful meals in their own kitchens

Her guiding philosophy is simple: to make cooking approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding—helping others “make dishing simple and delicious”.

Tess is currently working on her first cookbook, with a food blog in development. Her work can be found on Facebook at Dish it up Good, and on Instagram.