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Title: Poppy Seed Kolache
Categories: Dessert Croatian
Yield: 60 Pieces
| 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 |
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.
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.
Source: Rose Marie Miller "Our Favorite Recipes" St. Anthony Croatian Catholic Church Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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