Kolache - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. soft butter
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs or 4 egg yolks plus 2 Tbsp. water
3/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
2 pkg. active dry yeast
4 c. sifted Gold Medal flour

Preparation

Cream sugar, shortening, salt and egg thoroughly.
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add creamed mixture and 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat on low speed with electric mixer for 10 minutes.
Stir in remaining flour.
Let rise in warm place (85\u00b0) for about 1 1/2 hours.
If kitchen is cool, place dough on bowl of hot water and cover completely.
Stir down and put on well floured board.
Divide into 24 parts.
Shape each piece into a round ball.
Cover with cloth and let rest about 15 minutes.
Shape as desired and fill. Let rise 30 minutes until depression remains when touched lightly finger.
Bake at 375\u00b0 in preheated oven about 15 to 18 minutes or until brown.
Brush with melted butter and dust lightly with powdered sugar.