What the heck is a kolache? Kolaches, soft pastries of yeasted dough with a divot in the center, traditionally filled with sweetened cheese or fruit, are a humble link to the Old World What is a bialy? A bialy is a flat roll with a depression in the center typically seasoned with an onion and poppy seed mixture. Comparable to a bagel, bialys aren't boiled giving them a much more artisan crust. What do you even do with it? Eat it like a bagel Make a Sanwich Schmear it with something awesome Smell it Take a nap with it