Kolaches

Name: Kolaches
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 can (12 ounces) apricot, poppy seed or prune filling

Also spelled "kolachkes", these sweet yeast buns have both Polish and Czech roots. They are usually filled with poppy seeds, nuts, jam or a mashed fruit mixture.

Ingredients

3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) apricot, poppy seed or prune filling

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the sugar, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate dough overnight.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a large indentation in the center of each ball; fill with 2 tablespoons of filling. Bake at 350° for 14-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.