Apricot Kolachy

Title:
Apricot Kolachy

Yield:
24 Servings

Categories:
Bread,
Desserts,
Low-cal




Ingredients:





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     1 tb Active dry yeast


   1/4 c  Lukewarm water


   1/4 c  + 2 T sugar


   1/4 c  Margarine


     2    Eggs


   1/2 ts Lemon extract


   1/2 ts Salt


     1 c  Water


 3 1/2 c  To 4 C Flour


    24    Dried apricots or prunes


   1/2 ts Cinnamon






 Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Add the 1/4 cup of sugar


 and margarine. When the margarine is soft, add the salt,eggs, lemon


 extract, 1/2 cup of water, and 3 cups of the flour. Beat until thoroughly


 blended. Place on a floured surface and knead in extra flour to make a


 soft, smooth dough. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp


 cloth, let rise until doubled in bulk. (about 1 hour) Meanwhile, cook the


 apricots in the remaining 1/2 cup of water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until


 softened. Puree. Add the cinnamon and the remaining 2 Tablespoons of sugar


 and mix well. Cool until needed. Punch the dough down and let rest for 5


 minutes. Roll out on a floured,surface to approximately 1/2 inch thick and


 cut into 2-inch circles. Place a spoonful of the apricot (or prune) purr in


 the center. Place on an oiled baking sheet. Let rise for 15 minutes. Bake


 in a 400 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned. From The ADA


 Holiday Cookbook by Dr. Betty Wedman. 1 serving = 1 bread, 1/2 fat and 1/2


 fruit exchange. = 114 Cal, 20 CHO, 3 PRO, 3 FAT, 79 Na, 81 K, 23 Chol


 


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