Dad's Famous Kolacky S

These came with his mother when she immigrated here from the czech republic. They are the best i've ever had, definatly worth the time! I hope you all like them as much as i do!

Steps

Filling: mix together with electric mixer until well combined and fill into centers of kolacky dough.

For the kolacky dough.

Combine milk , shortening , sugar , salt and lemon rind.

Cool to lukewarm.

Soften yeast in this mixture.

Add eggs and flour.

Beat well.

Cover with damp cloth.

Let rise in a warm place until doubled , about 2 hours.

Beat and let rise again until almost doubled , about 45 minutes.

Turn onto lightly floured surface.

Knead slightly , cover and let rise 10 minutes.

Roll to inch thickness.

Cut into 5-inch rounds.

Place on a greased baking sheet , cover and let rise until almost double.

Make deep depression in the center of rounds , fill centers and bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 15 minutes.

Ingredients

milk, shortening, sugar, salt, lemon, rind of, yeast, eggs, flour, cream cheese, egg, granulated sugar, butter, nutmeg