Apricot Kolachy

• 1 tablespoon yeast, active dry
• 1/4 cup water warm
• 1/4 cup sugar + 2 T
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 3 1/2-4 cups flour, all-purpose
• 24 each apricots, dried or prunes
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water.
2. Add the 1/4 cup of sugar and margarine.
3. When the margarine is soft, add the salt, eggs, lemon extract, 1/2 cup of water, and 3 cups of the flour.
4. Beat until thoroughly blended.
5. Place on a floured surface and knead in extra flour to make a soft, smooth dough.
6. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, let rise until doubled in bulk.
7. (about 1 hour) Meanwhile, cook the apricots in the remaining 1/2 cup of water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until softened.
8. Puree.
9. Add the cinnamon and the remaining 2 Tablespoons of sugar and mix well.
10. Cool until needed.
11. Punch the dough down and let rest for 5 minutes.
12. Roll out on a floured, surface to approximately 1/2 inch thick and cut into 2-inch circles.
13. Place a spoonful of the apricot (or prune) purr in the center.
14. Place on an oiled baking sheet.
15. Let rise for 15 minutes.
16. Bake in a 400F (200C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned.

yeast, water, sugar , margarine, eggs, lemon extract, salt, water, flour, prunes, cinnamon

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/apricot-kolachy-3324 (may not work)