Kolache

Directions

1. 1
   In small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand.
3. 3
   Scald milk in saucepan.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; stir in butter and 1/2 cup sugar.
5. 5
   Cool to lukewarm.
6. 6
   Add salt and egg yolks.
7. 7
   Combine milk mixture and yeast in large bowl. Bit by bit, add the flour and mix.
8. 8
   Leave some flour to put on board.
9. 9
   Knead dough until glossy.
10. 10
    Place in bowl.
11. 11
    Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled.
12. 12
    Now, using a tablespoon, take egg-sized bits of dough and roll into balls.
13. 13
    Place on greased baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
14. 14
    Brush with butter; let rise until light.
15. 15
    Make an indentation in each, large enough to hold 1 teaspoonful of fruit filling.
16. 16
    Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.