Czech-ing in from Montgomery, the kolacky capital of the world

Czech-ing in from Montgomery, the kolacky capital of the world

For the Franke family, prepping for Montgomery’s annual Kolacky Days festival is mandatory bonding time. The family behind Franke’s Bakery makes 1,600 to 1,800 dozen of the Czech delicacy for the festival each year, said Jean Franke, whose grandfather, Emil, opened the shop in 1914.  Basically, if anyone in the family is old enough to see over a bench, they’re big enough to lend a hand. “It’s better than Christmas,” Franke said of her Kolacky Da…