Poppy Seed Kolaches

Directions

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.

Add the next 7 ingredients and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth.

Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 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.

Punch dough down.

Shape into walnut size balls; roll each into a 2- ½ circle.

Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets; brush with butter.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

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 cinn amon; simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat; stir in crumbs.

Make a depression about 1½ inches; in diameter in the center of each roll; fill with3 teaspoons of filling.

Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with glaze if desired.