Kolaches I

This is a fruit-filled Czech pastry that you must be careful with, or you will find you have eaten them all up!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 73 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups warm milk
• 1 ½ (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• ½ cup fruit preserves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour warm milk over yeast, and let dissolve. Then add sugar, shortening, salt, eggs, egg yolks, and flour. Stir until well combined. Remove dough to a well oiled bowl, and turn once to coat the surface. Cover, and place in a warm spot. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Dish out dough with a tablespoon, and roll into balls. Brush each with shortening, and let rise until doubled in bulk.

Step 3

Flatten the balls, and make a depression in the centers. Fill with fruit preserves. Allow to rise.

Step 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.