Kolaches

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water and stir to dissolve, then add the milk.
2. 2
   Sift flour with salt.
3. 3
   Work in half the flour and beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Cream butter, gradually add the sugar.
5. 5
   When light and fluffy, blend into first mixture.
6. 6
   Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Work in the remaining flour by hand.
7. 7
   Add only enough flour to make a light dough.
8. 8
   Place dough in a greased bowl.
9. 9
   Grease top of dough with some melted butter, cover, let rise in warm place until double in bulk (2 to 2 1/2 hours).
10. 10
    Punch dough down, then turn out on lightly floured board and roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
11. 11
    Cut in circles and place 1 1/2 inches apart on buttered baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double in bulk, about 1/2 hour.