APRICOT KOLACHES

Apricot Kolaches image

Pastries as pretty as these make any gathering special. I like to bake them a day in advance because they do take some time to prepare-but guests agree they-re worth it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield About 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

7-3/4 to 8-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cubed, divided
4 egg yolks
2 cans (12 ounces each) apricot cake and pastry filling
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and 1 cup butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll each into a 2-1/2-in. circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Using the end of a wooden spoon, make a 1-1/2-in. indentation in the center of each roll; fill with about 2 teaspoons apricot filling. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough., Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.