Kolaches Dough

Recipe for kolaches dough; need filling for these also.

Dissolve yeast in milk , which has been cooled to lukewarm , with 1 / 2 the sugar.

Add 1 1 / 2 cups flour.

Mix together.

Let set until bubbles appear.

Add the eggs , shortening , remaining sugar , salt , and milk.

Beat well.

Gradually add rest of flour , a small amount at time , mixing well until smooth and elastic.

Cover and place in a warm spot.

Let rise until doubled.

When dough is light , stir with a spoon.

Let rise again.

Shape into small balls.

Put in greased pans.

Brush top with melted shortening.

Rrise in a warm place.

Make indention in center of each.

Fill with 1 tablespoon of filling.

Let rise until double , about 10 minutes.

Bake in 400 degree fahrenheit oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

milk, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, eggs, shortening