RECIPES: Kolaches
Kolaches
1 1/2 cup milk (lukewarm)
1 egg (beaten)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cake or 1
package dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3 1/2 cups flour
Prune filling:
1 pound prunes
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch of cloves or 1
teaspoon lemon rind
Peach filling:
1 large can peaches
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water. Put milk, dissolved yeast, egg, sugar, shortening and salt in mixing bowl. Add a little flour and beat well. Gradually add remaining flour. Knead about 8 minutes until dough is smooth.
Grease dough lightly and let rise until double. Make into balls the size of a large walnut. Place on greased pan and pat down slightly. Grease lightly with lard and let rise again 20 minutes in a warm place.
Make impression in balls and fill with your favorite filling. Let rise again for 20 to 25 minutes.
Bake in preheated 450 degree F oven until lightly browned (watch closely). Brush with shortening and remove to cooling rack. Makes approximately three dozen.
Prune filling: Rinse prunes and cover with water. Cook until soft. Cool. Remove the seeds and add sugar and cloves or lemon rind. Mash and use for filling in kolaches.
Peach filling: Drain peaches leaving just a little juice. Mash peaches, add sugar and cornstarch. Mix and bring to a boil. Cook until thick and clear.
