Kolaches
This version of homemade kolaches flavors the dough with lemon extract, fills it with fruit preserves, and bakes it until golden brown.
Ingredients
Method
- Combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl; beat until creamy. Stir in salt, scalded milk, egg yolks, and lemon extract. Let cool until lukewarm.
- Stir yeast into the lukewarm milk mixture; let stand until slightly foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed, until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Dough will remain soft and slightly sticky. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Divide dough into 36 portions and roll into smooth balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Let rise for 15 minutes.
- Press a deep indentation into the center of each dough ball and fill with fruit preserves. Chill for 15 minutes to help the kolaches hold their shape during baking.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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