Czech Kolache

SUBMITTED BY: Allison

"This is a kolache recipe from the Czech Republic."

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Original recipe yield: 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup warm water

* 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

* 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

* 1/2 cup white sugar

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 cup melted shortening

* 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

* 2 eggs

* 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

* 2 egg yolks

* 3 tablespoons white sugar

* 1/8 teaspoon salt

* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

* 1 cup raisins

* 2 cups cottage cheese

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DIRECTIONS

1. Pour yeast into 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Set aside to soak.

2. In a separate bowl mix together 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup melted shortening and 2 cups sifted flour. Beat well. Add in 2 beaten eggs and yeast mixture and mix well. Set aside to rest until bubbly and spongy.

3. Add 3 1/2 cups of flour and blend well. Set aside to rise for 1 hour. Punch down and let rise again for 1 hour.

4. To Make Filling: Beat together 2 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup of raisins. Add cottage cheese and mix well.

5. Pinch off 1 inch balls from dough and press an indentation in the center of each. Put filling in. Let rise 15 minutes, then bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until golden - 12-18 minutes.