Creamy Peach or Poppy Seed Kolaches
INGREDIENTS
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Kolache Dough
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2 packages dry yeast
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1/2 cup lukewarm water
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup vegetable shortening, preferably Crisco
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1/4 cup plus 1 or 2 tablespoons sugar
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2 egg yolks
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2/3 cup milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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melted butter, for topping
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1 recipe creamy peach or poppy seed filling (see below)
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Creamy Peach Filling
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2 cups small-curd cottage cheese, drained in a sieve or cheesecloth for 30 to 45 minutes
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1/2 cup peach butter (you may use cherry butter if you prefer)
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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Squeeze any accumulated liquid from the cheese. Mix the cheese with the remaining ingredients.
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Poppy seed Filling
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 1/2 cups poppy seeds
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3/4 cup whole milk
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3/4 teaspoon almond extract
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Stir together the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set the bowl aside.
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Grind the poppy seeds in a blender with about half the milk. Place the poppy seed mixture and the remaining milk in a large, heavy saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the reserved su
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