LEMON KOLACHES

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I love to bake and try new recipes. These soft rolls are a favorite. I like to experiment by adding different flavors to the creamy filling. -Eileen Weitnauer, Aitkin, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 large eggs
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter, salt, lemon zest, eggs and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add 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. Divide in half; shape each half into 12 balls. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten each ball to a 3-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat all filling ingredients until smooth. Make a depression in the center of each roll; add filling. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.