Kolach (Nut Strudel)(Yield: 5 Strudels) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (include few tsp. butter)
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 yeast cakes
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
6 c. plain flour
3/4 c. condensed milk

Preparation

Mix yeast with lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon sugar.
Cream shortening; add 1/2 cup sugar and cream well.
Add eggs, one at a time and beat well.
Add yeast mix and salt; mix well.
Add flour alternately with condensed milk with 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
Knead dough until it stops sticking to fingers.
Divide into five equal portions.
Roll about 1/4 inch thick on floured surface.
Spread filling over dough.
Roll up and brush top with melted margarine. Put in greased pan, set in warm place for 1 hour and let rise. Bake at 375\u00b0 until nice and brown.