Photos: A sweet tradition in Granger

  • Kate Strmiska, left, and Shirley Volek, right, help prepare poppyseed kolaches during the annual Kolache Bake at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church November 19. Now in its 60th year, church members prepared 350 dozen kolaches, some of the helpers beginning as early as 4 a.m. that morning. Types of kolaches made included prune, apricot, cream cheese, pineapple and poppyseed. (Photos by Andy Sharp)
    Kate Strmiska, left, and Shirley Volek, right, help prepare poppyseed kolaches during the annual Kolache Bake at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church November 19. Now in its 60th year, church members prepared 350 dozen kolaches, some of the helpers beginning as early as 4 a.m. that morning. Types of kolaches made included prune, apricot, cream cheese, pineapple and poppyseed. (Photos by Andy Sharp)
  • Kyle Janke, left, and Michael Thornton team up to transfer just-made dough to a tub where it will rise for several minutes.
    Kyle Janke, left, and Michael Thornton team up to transfer just-made dough to a tub where it will rise for several minutes.
  • Right, Zach Strmiska adds a sprinkling of sugar to the tops of just-baked kolaches.
    Right, Zach Strmiska adds a sprinkling of sugar to the tops of just-baked kolaches.
  • Above, Pat Greger adds prune filling. Types of kolaches made for the sale November 19 included prune, apricot, cream cheese, pineapple and poppyseed.
    Above, Pat Greger adds prune filling. Types of kolaches made for the sale November 19 included prune, apricot, cream cheese, pineapple and poppyseed.
  • A Sweet Tradition
    A Sweet Tradition
  • Above, Anne Shirocky adds pineapple filling to kolache dough before baking November 19. Left, Lillie Huf, works with her granddaughter Audrie Huf, 11, as they prepare kolache dough for fillings during the annual Kolache Bake at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Saturday, November 19. Now in its 60th year, church members prepared 350 dozen kolaches, some of the helpers beginning as early as 4 a.m.
    Above, Anne Shirocky adds pineapple filling to kolache dough before baking November 19. Left, Lillie Huf, works with her granddaughter Audrie Huf, 11, as they prepare kolache dough for fillings during the annual Kolache Bake at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Saturday, November 19. Now in its 60th year, church members prepared 350 dozen kolaches, some of the helpers beginning as early as 4 a.m.
  • Kailyn Huf, 6, smiles when showing her dough-covered hands to her grandmother, Lillie Huf. Photos by ANDY SHARP
    Kailyn Huf, 6, smiles when showing her dough-covered hands to her grandmother, Lillie Huf. Photos by ANDY SHARP

    The annual Kolache Bake at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger was held November 19. Now in its 60th year, church members prepared 350 dozen kolaches, some of the helpers beginning as early as 4 a.m. that morning. Types of kolaches made included prune, apricot, cream cheese, pineapple and poppyseed.

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    Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church