Fruit Kolacky

Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 7 cups flour|all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 cups light whipping cream|whipping cream
  • apricot preserves (or any other fruit filling!)

Directions

* In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
* In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly.
* Stir in yeast, eggs, and light whipping cream|whipping cream.
* Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes- place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.
* Cover, refrigerate until firm- 6 hours or overnight.
* Heat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough, on sugared or floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
* Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
* Spoon 1 tsp. of filling in center of each square.
* Bring two opposite corners to center, pinch to seal.
* Wet fingertips with a little bit of water.
* Fold sealed tip to one side, pinch to seal.
* Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
* Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
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