Title: Apricot kolachy
 Categories: Breads, Desserts, Low-cal
      Yield: 24 Servings
 
           -FHMN87A
      1 tb Active dry yeast
    1/4 c  Lukewarm water
    1/4 c  + 2 T sugar
    1/4 c  Margarine
      2    Eggs
    1/2 ts Lemon extract
    1/2 ts Salt
      1 c  Water
  3 1/2 c  To 4 C Flour
     24    Dried apricots or prunes
    1/2 ts Cinnamon
 
  Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Add the 1/4 cup of
  sugar and margarine. When the margarine is soft, add the salt,eggs,
  lemon extract, 1/2 cup of water, and 3 cups of the flour. Beat until
  thoroughly blended. Place on a floured surface and knead in extra
  flour to make a soft, smooth dough. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl,
  cover with a damp cloth, let rise until doubled in bulk. (about 1
  hour) Meanwhile, cook the apricots in the remaining 1/2 cup of water
  for 15 to 20 minutes, or until softened. Puree. Add the cinnamon and
  the remaining 2 Tablespoons of sugar and mix well. Cool until needed.
  Punch the dough down and let rest for 5 minutes. Roll out on a
  floured,surface to approximately 1/2 inch thick and cut into 2-inch
  circles. Place a spoonful of the apricot (or prune) purr in the
  center. Place on an oiled baking sheet. Let rise for 15 minutes. Bake
  in a 400 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned. From The ADA
  Holiday Cookbook by Dr. Betty Wedman. 1 serving = 1 bread, 1/2 fat
  and 1/2 fruit exchange. = 114 Cal, 20 CHO, 3 PRO, 3 FAT, 79 Na, 81 K,
  23 Chol