Hungarian Balish

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour in bowl and cut in shortening.
2. 2
   Heat milk until warm.
3. 3
   Add yeast; stir until dissolved.
4. 4
   Mix 3 eggs slightly.
5. 5
   Add milk and yeast mixture to it, then add it to the flour mixture and work until it comes clean off hands and bowl.
6. 6
   Don't overwork. Add more flour, if needed.
7. 7
   Chill in refrigerator overnight.
8. 8
   Roll on lightly floured board; cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
9. 9
   Fill with favorite filling (apricot, prune or nut).
10. 10
    Brush with egg and milk mixture.
11. 11
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown in 350° oven.
12. 12
    Brush with melted butter.