Apricot Kolache - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 pkg. RapidRise dry yeast (check date on pkg.)
1/4 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. Fleischmann's sweet unsalted margarine
3/4 c. sugar
4 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs
2 Tbsp. lemon rind
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
7 c. sifted Gold Medal flour (sometimes a little more or less)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and 2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside.