My dad's sister made the best kolacky in the world. That's what I've always thought. I never did have the opportunity to watch my Aunt Elinor make the fist-size, eat-out-of-hand coffee cakes. But when ...

A Kolacky (or Kolaczki) cookie is a traditional Eastern European pastry, often associated with Polish, Czech, and Slovak cuisines. It's a soft, buttery cookie made with a dough that typically includes ...

Franke’s Bakery stands on Main Street on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Montgomery, Minnesota. The bakery, famous for its Czech pastries, has been a Montgomery staple ...