Poppy Seed Kolaches

By kshepherd322

Ingredients

• 3 c Flour
• 1/2 c Ground almonds
• 1 1/2 ts Baking powder
• 1/4 ts Salt
• 1/2 c Sugar
• 1 c Butter
• 1 Egg
• 1 tb Lemon juice
• 1 ts Grated lemon peel
• 2 tb Water
• ---------POPPY SEED FILLING----------
• 1 c Poppy seed
• 1/2 c Milk
• 1/4 c Honey
• 1/3 c Chopped dates
• 1/3 c Chopped nuts
• 1 ds Cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix the first five ingredients and the lemon peel; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Combine the egg, lemon juice and water to add to the flour mixture. Knead lightly into a ball; divide into 8 parts. Roll out each part on a floured board until it is 1/4 inch thick, then cut into 4 inch square. Spoon about 1 teaspoon Poppy Seed Filling into the center of each square. Bring two ends together to form a cylinder. Pinch together to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet and brush with milk. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes.


2. FILLING: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; cook over low heat until thick, stirring often. Cool and it's ready to use.


NOTE: Any cooked fruit or jam may be used instead of Poppy Seed Filling.