Apricot Kolaches

Quick Bread - Bread

Kolaches are a Czech recipe that are traditionally made with a yeast dough and fruit filling. In this version a non-yeasted dough is used. Variations include: cottage cheese, prune and apricot. All are somewhat sweet and can be drizzled with a light powder sugar/milk frosting, but traditionally kolaches are not frosted. I hope this is what you were looking for !! If ever in Oklahoma, check out the Czech Festival in Yukon, OK. The ladies of the community make about 2000 plus dozen Kolaches for sale during the festivities !!!

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 dozen

Apricot Kolaches

Ingredients

1 cup butter

softened

6 ounces cream cheese

softened

2 tablespoons white sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup dried apricots

1 ½ cups water

¾ cup white sugar

Bread

Directions

Step 1

To make Filling: Combine apricots and water in heavy saucepan and cook covered over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apricots are soft. Cook UNCOVERED 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.

Step 2

Mash apricots stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and let filling cool. Set aside.

Step 3

To make Dough: Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar and beat well. Add flour and mix well. Shape dough into ball and chill 1 hour.

Step 4

Turn dough onto well-floured surface working with only half the dough. Roll into 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch squares. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of apricot filling into the center of the square. Bring four corners to center pinching to seal.

Step 5

Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Optional - you may baste with butter halfway thru baking period.

Step 6

Optional - drizzle LIGHTLY with powdered sugar/milk frosting if you desire sweeter kolaches.

Nutritional Information

Apricot Kolaches

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 673.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 71.9g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 38g

Fat: 41.1g 63%

Saturated Fat: 25.7g 129%

Cholesterol: 112.5mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 1912.7IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 33%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 82.7mcg 21%

Calcium: 47.2mg 5%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 16.8mg 6%

Potassium: 276.8mg 8%

Sodium: 304.3mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 369.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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