POPPY SEED KOLACHES

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Preparing and sharing recipes I made as a boy are what keep me young at heart. And since I'm retired, I have plenty of time to bake treats like this for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.-Carl & Isobel Wanasek, Rogers, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg plus 2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional melted butter
POPPY SEED FILLING:
3/4 cup poppy seeds
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Confectioners' sugar glaze, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the next seven ingredients and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add 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. Shape into walnut-size balls; roll each into a 2-1/2-in. circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; brush with butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring poppy seeds and water to a boil; boil 1 minute or until thickened. Add milk and raisins; simmer for 10 minutes. Add sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon; simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the graham cracker crumbs. , Make a depression, about 1-1/2 in. in diameter, in the center of each roll; fill with 2 teaspoons of filling. Bake at 400° for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with glaze if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Randa Stickney
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Overall, I thought these kolaches were just okay. I probably won't make them again.


nazia nazrul
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These kolaches are a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Fazal Khaliq
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kolaches turned out flat and dense.


tapanga Howe
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These kolaches are a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter to the dough next time.


Amy Barrows
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I found that the poppy seed filling was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Paula Coen
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These kolaches are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Allyson Medina
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I'm not a big fan of poppy seeds, but I really enjoyed these kolaches.


Sam Lambert
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These kolaches are so good, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!


Mpho Seroba
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I've made these kolaches several times now and they're always a hit.


Kezia Wraggs
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These kolaches are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Zagi King
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I love the way the poppy seed filling oozes out when you bite into these kolaches.


Sohail Nadan
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These kolaches are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Awans Academy
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I made these kolaches for my family and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Shamali Sarathchandra
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These kolaches are perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.


Raymond merrington
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I love that this recipe uses a pre-made dough. It saves so much time.


bipana magar
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These kolaches are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Reis Hasen
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Delicious! The poppy seed filling is the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Mb Karim
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I've never made kolaches before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly!


Ahmad Bhatti
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These poppy seed kolaches were a hit at my brunch party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.