KOLACHES I

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A traditional Czech pastry, it can be filled with a variety of fillings.

Provided by Michelle Beard

Time 2h10m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
Dish out dough with a tablespoon, and roll into balls. Brush each with shortening, and let rise until doubled in bulk.
Flatten the balls, and make a depression in the centers. Fill with fruit preserves. Allow to rise.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g