Dad's Famous Kolacky's

These came with his mother when she immigrated here from the Czech Republic. They are the best I've ever had, definitely worth the time! I hope you all like them as much as I do! 
===Ingredients===
KOLACKY DOUGH 
* 1 cup milk, scalded 
* 1/3 cup shortening 
* 1/3 cup Sugar 
* 1 teaspoon salt 
* 1 grated lemon, rind of 
* 1 package yeast 
* 2 beaten eggs 
* 3 cups sifted flour 
Cheese FILLING 
* 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese 
* 1 egg 
* 1/4 cup granulated sugar 
* 1 tablespoon butter 
* nutmeg 
* salt 
== Directions ==
* Filling: Mix together with electric mixer until well combined and fill into centers of kolacky dough. 
* **For the Kolacky dough**. 
* Combine milk, shortening, Sugar, salt and lemon rind. 
* Cool to lukewarm. 
* Soften yeast in this mixture. 
* Add eggs and flour. 
* Beat well. 
* Cover with damp cloth. 
* Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours. 
* Beat and let rise again until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. 
* Turn onto lightly floured surface. 
* Knead slightly, cover and let rise 10 minutes. 
* Roll to ½ inch thickness. 
* Cut into 5-inch rounds. 
* Place on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until almost double. 
* Make deep depression in the center of rounds, fill centers and bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 15 minutes. 
===Other Links===
==See also==
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Czech Desserts
Category:Czech Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Recipes that need photos
Category:Yeast Recipes