Kolaches I

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• 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.