Bohemian Kolaches

Name: Bohemian Kolaches
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 5-3/4 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups canned prune, poppy seed, cherry or lemon pie filling; 1 large egg white, beaten

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
5-3/4 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups canned prune, poppy seed, cherry or lemon pie filling
1 large egg white, beaten

Directions

1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm milk; let stand 10 minutes. In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, remaining sugar, egg yolks, salt, butter and yeast/milk mixture. Mix until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
2

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Add additional flour, if necessary. Place dough in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down and allow to rise again. Roll out on floured surface to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with large glass or 2-1/2-in. cutter. Place on greased
4

; let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5

Firmly press indentation in center and fill each roll with a heaping tablespoon of filling. Brush dough with egg white. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until rolls are light golden brown.