posted by Schmitty 07-19-99 4:22 PM
Kolache
1 package active dry yeast or 1 cake compressed yeast
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine, cooled
2 1/2 cups packaged biscuit mix
3/4 cup chopped stewed prunes
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Soften dry yeast in warm water or compressed yeast in lukewarm water.
Add 2 tablespoons sugar, the butter and biscuit mix; beat vigorously 2 to 3 minutes.
Turn out on surface well dusted with biscuit mix.
Knead til smooth, about 25 strokes.
Shape in twelve 2-inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on greased cooky sheet.
Flatten slightly.
Make deep depression in center of each; fill with cherry preserves or Prune filling.
Filling:
Mix prunes, lemon peel, juice and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Cover filled buns with damp cloth.
Let rise in warm place til almost double, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) 10 minutes or til done.
Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve Hot.