Kolaches Dough

Name: Kolaches Dough
Ingredients: 3 cups milk, scalded; 4 teaspoons yeast; 13 cup sugar, divided; 6 cups flour, divided; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 eggs, beaten; 12 cup shortening, melted

7 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

3 cups milk, scalded
4 teaspoons yeast
13 cup sugar, divided
6 cups flour, divided
1 tablespoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
12 cup shortening, melted

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in milk, which has been cooled to lukewarm, with 1/2 the sugar.
2

Add 1 1/2 cups flour; mix together.
3

Let set until bubbles appear.
4

Add the eggs, shortening, remaining sugar, salt, and milk.
5

Beat well.
6

Gradually add rest of flour, a small amount at time, mixing well until smooth and elastic.
7

Cover and place in a warm spot.
8

Let rise until doubled.
9

When dough is light, stir with a spoon.
10

Let rise again.
11

Shape into small balls.
12

Put in greased pans.
13

Brush top with melted shortening.
14

Rrise in a warm place.
15

Make indention in center of each.
16

Fill with 1 tablespoon of filling.
17

Let rise until double, about 10 minutes.
18

Bake in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 12 to 15 minutes.