Kolaches

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Add 1 cup flour, and stir well; cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

2. 2

   Scald milk; let cool to lukewarm (105u00b0 to 115u00b0). Stir yeast sponge down; add milk, butter, eggs, and salt, stirring well. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

3. 3

   Punch dough down, and let rest 5 minutes. Turn out onto a floured surface, and roll to 1/2- inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2- inch biscuit cutter.

4. 4

   Make an indentation in the center of each roll using thumb; fill indention with 1 teaspoon of desired filling.

5. 5

   Cover and repeat rising procedure 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400u00b0 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

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