Easy Kolache

Directions

Combine flour, yeast and cinnamon in a bowl.

In a saucepan, combine milk, butter, sugar, and salt.

Heat to warm. Add to dry ingredients. Add eggs and lemon peel.

Beat at low speed for a minute, go to high on mixer, beat 3 more minutes.

By hand stir in 1½ to 2¼ cups flour.

Knead until smooth. Shape into balll. Place in greased bowl.

Cover and let rise in a warm place til double.

Punch down and divide in half.

Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

Shape each half into 9 balls. Place 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.

Flatten to 1½ inch circles. Cover, let rise til doubled, about 45 minutes.

Make depression in the center. Fill with filling.

Bake at 3 50 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.