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Lemon Kolaches

Lemon Kolaches
I love to bake and try new recipes. These soft rolls are a favorite...I like to experiment by adding different flavors to the creamy filling.
24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 3 eggs
  • 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter,
  • salt, lemon peel, 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.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let
  • rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down. Divide in half; shape each half into 12 balls.
  • Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten each ball to a
  • 3-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled,
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Lemon Kolaches (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • about 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, beat all filling ingredients until smooth. Make a
  • depression in the center of each roll; add filling. Bake at 375°
  • for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a
  • wire rack. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 194 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013