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.

Elizabeth Buthelezi
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I'm not sure if I'll like these kolaches, but I'm willing to try them. They look delicious!


Belal Amani
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These kolaches look amazing! I can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


AHSAAN AHSAAN
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I've been looking for a good poppy seed kolache recipe. I'm going to try this one out.


Bismark Boampong
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These kolaches look delicious! I'm definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Aj Gugliotta
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I'm not sure where I would find poppy seeds. I've never seen them in the grocery store.


Qaiser Maher
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These kolaches look like they're a lot of work. I'm not sure if I have the time to make them.


Ravi Mager
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I'm not a big fan of poppy seeds, but I'm sure these kolaches are still delicious.


Maddison Webb
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I'm allergic to poppy seeds, so I can't try this recipe. But they look delicious!


Shazia Saleem
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These kolaches look so good! I'm definitely going to make them for my next party.


Dria Escobar
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I've never heard of poppy seed kolaches before. They sound interesting. I might have to give this recipe a try.


Jackson Clarke
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Poppy seed kolaches are one of my favorite pastries. I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


TrisanaMagar
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My grandma used to make poppy seed kolaches when I was a kid. I loved them! I'm going to have to try this recipe.


Sondos Hany
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I'm not sure if I'll like these kolaches, but I'm willing to try them. I've never had a poppy seed kolache before.


Ahmed AL Yousef
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These kolaches look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Nauman Khan
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I had a hard time finding poppy seeds, but I finally found them at a specialty grocery store. These kolaches were worth the effort! They were so good.


msaifu ullahknna
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These kolaches were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great treat for a special occasion.


Aidan Murphy
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I'm not a huge fan of poppy seeds, but I really enjoyed these kolaches. The filling was sweet and creamy, and the dough was flaky and buttery.


ss clicky
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The poppy seed filling was a big hit.


Antwi Richard
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I've made these kolaches several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Umar Habbane
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These poppy seed kolaches were a hit! The filling was sweet and creamy, and the dough was fluffy and soft. My whole family loved them!