Kolaches

Ingredients

• 2 pkg. yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 1 Tblsp. sugar
• 2 c. milk
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. shortening + 1 Tblsp. butter
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 egg yolks (3 or 4 may be used)
• 6 to 6 1/2 c. flour
• Cream cheese filling mix well together:
• 2 — 8 oz. packages of cream cheese
• 1 Tblsp. of vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 c. sugar

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat milk, add shortening and butter to dissolve. Let cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, mix yeast, water and 1 Tbsp. sugar. Let set.
2. 2
   Add salt, egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar to milk mixture and mix well. Add yeast mixture. Add flour a little at a time.
3. 3
   Work dough until glossy. Brush with margarine or butter. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
4. 4
   Cut off small pieces with a spoon and shape into round balls. The dough can also be rolled out like you would for biscuits and cut with a biscuit cutter.
5. 5
   Place rounds of dough on a greased baking sheet. Butter each well. Make an indentation with fingers in each round and fill with filling of your choice.
6. 6
   Bake at 425 degrees F.