APRICOT KOLACHES

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Pastries as pretty as these make any gathering special. I like to bake them a day in advance because they do take some time to prepare-but guests agree they-re worth it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield About 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

7-3/4 to 8-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cubed, divided
4 egg yolks
2 cans (12 ounces each) apricot cake and pastry filling
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and 1 cup butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll each into a 2-1/2-in. circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Using the end of a wooden spoon, make a 1-1/2-in. indentation in the center of each roll; fill with about 2 teaspoons apricot filling. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough., Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Danya Mahmood
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These kolaches were amazing! The dough was so soft and fluffy, and the apricot filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again!


KeepIt Wheel
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These kolaches were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar in the filling next time. Otherwise, they were very good. The dough was nice and fluffy, and the apricot filling was flavorful.


Matthew Williamson
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These kolaches were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. The dough was light and fluffy, and the apricot filling was perfectly sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again!


Atif Mai
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These kolaches were a bit dry. I think I would add more butter to the dough next time. The apricot filling was good, but I would prefer a more tart filling. Overall, these were not bad, but they could be improved.


Tanveer Awan
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These kolaches were easy to make and turned out great! I used canned apricot filling, which made it even easier. The dough was light and fluffy, and the apricot filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again!


Kuakata Vai
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These kolaches were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time. Otherwise, they were very good. The dough was nice and fluffy, and the apricot filling was flavorful.


Amm Sherazi
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The kolaches were really good. The dough was light and fluffy, and the apricot filling was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make these again, eve


A Star
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These kolaches were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the apricot filling was perfect. I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again!


Kevin Rosh
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I've tried many kolache recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The dough is so soft and delicate, and the apricot filling is perfectly sweet and tart. I love that this recipe uses fresh apricots, which really makes a difference in t


Rebecca Freeman
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These apricot kolaches were a hit at my brunch party! They were so easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. The apricot filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the dough was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these