Kolaches I

A traditional Czech pastry, it can be filled with a variety of fillings.

Step: 1

Pour warm milk over yeast, and let dissolve. Then add sugar, shortening, salt, eggs, egg yolks, and flour. Stir until well combined. Remove dough to a well oiled bowl, and turn once to coat the surface. Cover, and place in a warm spot. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Step: 2

Dish out dough with a tablespoon, and roll into balls. Brush each with shortening, and let rise until doubled in bulk.

Step: 3

Flatten the balls, and make a depression in the centers. Fill with fruit preserves. Allow to rise.

Step: 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Per Serving: 73 calories; protein 1.8g; carbohydrates 12g; fat 2g; cholesterol 11.5mg; sodium 103.5mg.

The best flavour of the flour could make a real deal to your bread. Different makers do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which doesn’t always rise as well as clear bread.

To made this in a dough , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can work it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.