Poppy Seed Kolaches

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 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
• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Punch dough down. Shape into walnut-size balls; roll each into a 2-1/2-in. circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4. ; brush with butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. 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.
6. Make a depression, about 1-1/2 in. in diameter, in the center of each roll; fill with 2 teaspoons of filling. Bake at 400u0b0 for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with glaze if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/poppy-seed-kolaches/ (may not work)