Apricot Kolachy

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Active dry yeast
1/4 cup	59ml	Lukewarm water
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	+ 2Tbsp sugar
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Margarine
2		Eggs
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1 cup	237ml	Water
3 1/2 cups	218g / 7.7oz	To 4 c flour
24		Dried apricots or prunes
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cinnamon

Recipe Instructions

Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Add the 1/4 cup of sugar and margarine. When the margarine is soft, add the salt, eggs, lemon extract, 1/2 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 1/2 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 1/2 inch thick and cut into 2-inch 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.

Source:
Emeril Lagasse

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