Homemade Kolaches (Czech Pastry)

2 packages yeast
2 cups warm milk
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
7 ½ cups flour


Dissolve yeast in ½ cup of the milk. Let set til bubbly. Add remaining milk and sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. Mix and add flour gradually. Hand beat, after all flour is added, until dough is smooth. Let rise in warm place until dough doubles. With spoon, dip out a walnut sized amount of dough. With floured hands, roll into a walnut sized ball. Place on a well buttered pan to rise (til double). After rising, make indentation in the center for filling. Fill with any fruit filling you desire. Sprinkle with streusel and let rise again. Bake at 350 approximately 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Do not overbake! Remove from oven and brush with melted butter while still hot in pan. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to cool. Sprinkle with streusel.

Streusel (Popsika)

2 cups flour
¾ cup sugar
1 stick margarine

Mix flour and sugar. Add margarine. Mix well until becomes a fine crumb mix. Sprinkle on top of Kolaches.