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A kolache or kolacky (from the Czech word koláč) is a type of pastry consisting of fillings ranging from fruits to meats to cheeses inside a bread roll. Originally only a sweet dessert from Eastern Europe, they have become popular in parts of the United States, especially in Texas, where the meat filled versions, such as those made with sausage and jalapeños, apparently originated. Several cities, including Prague, Oklahoma and Caldwell, Texas, hold annual Kolache Festival celebrations, while Montgomery, Minnesota claims to be the "kolacky capital of the world"[1] and holds an annual festival known as "Kolacky Days"[2]. Prague, Nebraska is commonly known as the home of the world's largest kolache.
In Texas there are several restaurants and bakeries that specialize in kolaches. These restaurants and bakeries now sell varieties for all meals of the day and include versions such as Philly cheesesteak, ranchero, and chocolate cream cheese.