European Recipes : Croatian Recipes : Poppy Seed Kolache

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                             POPPY SEED KOLACHE

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Serving Size : 60   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
    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       t            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       d            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.