Recipe - Apricot Kolachy

FHMN87A
1 tablespoon Active dry yeast
One fourth cup Lukewarm water
One fourth cup + 2 T sugar
One fourth cup Margarine
2 Eggs
One half teaspoon Lemon extract
One half teaspoon Salt
1 cup Water
3 One half cup To 4 C Flour
24 Dried apricots or prunes
One half teaspoon Cinnamon

Dissolve the yeast in the One fourth cup of warm water. Add the One fourth cup of sugar
and margarine. When the margarine is soft, add the salt,eggs, lemon
extract, One half cup of water, and 3 cups of the flour. Beat until thoroughly
blended. Place on a floured surface and knead in extra flour to make a
soft, smooth dough. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp
cloth, let rise until doubled in bulk. (about 1 hour) Meanwhile, cook the
apricots in the remaining One half cup of water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until
softened. Puree. Add the cinnamon and the remaining 2 Tablespoons of sugar
and mix well. Cool until needed. Punch the dough down and let rest for 5
minutes. Roll out on a floured,surface to approximately One half inch thick and
cut into 2inch circles. Place a spoonful of the apricot (or prune) purr in
the center. Place on an oiled baking sheet. Let rise for 15 minutes. Bake
in a 400 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned. From The ADA
Holiday Cookbook by Dr. Betty Wedman. 1 serving = 1 bread, One half fat and 1/2
fruit exchange. = 114 Cal, 20 CHO, 3 PRO, 3 FAT, 79 Na, 81 K, 23 Chol

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