Poppy Seed Kolache

Description

• 60 pieces

Poppy Seed Kolache

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• ½ cup ground almonds
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 2 tbsp water

Poppy seed filling

• 1 cup poppy seed
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup honey
• ⅓ cup chopped dates
• ⅓ cup chopped nuts
• 1 dash cinnamon

Directions

1. Mix the first five ingredients and the lemon peel; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly.
2. Combine the egg, lemon juice and water to add to the flour mixture.
3. Knead lightly into a ball; divide into 8 parts.
4. Roll out each part on a floured board until it is ¼ inch thick, then cut into 4 inch square.
5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon poppy seed filling into the center of each square.
6. Bring two ends together to form a cylinder.
7. Pinch together to seal.
8. Place on a greased baking sheet and brush with milk.
9. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.

Poppy seed filling

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