Recipe: Prune Kolacky (Better Homes and Gardens, 1970's)

PRUNE KOLACKY

3 1/2 to 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
Prune Filling, see below

In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, peel, and nutmeg.

Heat milk, sugar, shortening, and 1 teapoon salt just till warm (115-120 degrees F), stirring constantly. Add to dry mixture; add eggs. Beat at low speed of electric mixer 1/2 minute; scrape sides of bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed.

Stir in 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups flour to make a moderately soft dough. On floured surface knead knead in remaining 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour; knead till smooth and elastic (5 to 8 minutes). Place in greased bowl; turn to grease surface. Cover; let rise till double (about 2 hours). Punch down; divide in half; let rest 10 minutes.

Shape each half into 12 balls; place 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten each to 3-inches diameter. Cover; let rise till double (about 1 hour).

Make depression in center of each; fill with Prune Filling.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

PRUNE FILLING:
Place 1 1/2 cups dried prunes in saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch. Cover; bring to boiling. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, pit, and chop; stir in 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.

Makes 24
From: Better Homes and Gardens Home Style Cooking (Meredith, 1975). $ 2.95 - (recipe source quoted in newspaper.)

Source: Owosso, MI - Argus Press newspaper, Feb 24, 1976