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Do you call it a kolache? West bakery says this beloved pastry has a different name
By Alicia Barrera at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Many Texans have ordered them for breakfast, picked them up on road trips and called them kolaches their entire lives. But one North Texas bakery says a popular savory pastry has been misidentified for decades.
“It’s not a pig in a blanket. It’s not a sausage roll. It’s not even a sausage kola...
Key takeaway But one North Texas bakery says a popular savory pastry has been misidentified for decades.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The debate over what to call a savory pastry in West, Texas, speaks to the town's strong sense of Czech heritage and tradition. As a community that has long celebrated its roots through events like Westfest, the distinction between a kolache and a klobasnik is more than just a matter of semantics. It's a reflection of the town's history and cultural identity. With the Czechia national football team training in North Texas, the timing is ripe for West to showcase its unique blend of Czech and Texas traditions. As visitors flock to the area, local bakeries like Village Bakery are poised to introduce a wider audience to the authentic flavors and stories behind their beloved pastries. Whether or not the term klobasnik gains widespread use, the effort to preserve and promote West's Czech heritage is a testament to the town's pride and commitment to its cultural roots.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Many Texans have ordered them for breakfast, picked them up on road trips and called them kolaches their entire lives. But one North Texas bakery says a popular savory pastry has been misidentified for decades.
“It’s not a pig in a blanket. It’s not a sausage roll. It’s not even a sausage kola...
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