Lemon Kolaches
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.
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. —Eileen Weitnauer, Aitkin, Minnesota
Ingredients
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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
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3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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3 large eggs
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4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
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FILLING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter, salt, lemon zest, 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.
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2.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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3.
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, about 30 minutes.
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4.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 194 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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