Lemon Kolaches

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   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter, salt, lemon zest, eggs and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

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   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

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   Punch dough down. Divide in half; shape each half into 12 balls. Place 3 in. apart on greased

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   . Flatten each ball to a 3-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

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   In a small bowl, beat all filling ingredients until smooth. Make a depression in the center of each roll; add filling. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

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