Kolaches

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk, sugar and shortening in saucepan; heat until milk is scalded.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Sprinkle yeast into warm water; stir to dissolve.
4. 4
   Add lukewarm milk mixture, egg, potatoes and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in remaining flour; mix well.
6. 6
   Dough should be sticky to make softer kolaches.
7. 7
   Cover; let rise in a warm place, free from draft, for about 45 minutes or until double in bulk.
8. 8
   Punch down; divide dough in half.
9. 9
   Pinch off small bits of dough about the size of a walnut; place on greased cookie sheet or flat pan.
10. 10
    Let rise until double in bulk. Punch down in center with thumb or index finger; spoon fillings into indentions.
11. 11
    Sprinkle topping over filling.
12. 12
    Bake in preheated 375-400° oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven and brush with butter to soften crust.