Apricot Kolachy Recipe

1 tbsp Active dry yeast
1/4 cup Lukewarm water
1/4 cup + 2 T sugar
1/4 cup Margarine
2 Eggs
1/2 tsp Lemon extract
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Water
3 1/2 cup To 4 C Flour
24 Dried apricots or prunes
1/2 tsp 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

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Preparation Time: 0:00

Serves: 24

Is this Apricot Kolachy Recipe Suitable for Diabetics?

This Apricot Kolachy recipe is one of our collection of diabetic Dessert recipes. Because we have no knowledge of your exact diabetic issues and the advice your doctors have offered you, we really cannot say with any degree of certainty that this Apricot Kolachy recipe is appropriate for you. Even taking that into consideration, as the original compiler designated it as `diabetic` it suggests that it at least covers the basic specification for the label `diabetic friendly`, being low in fat and carbohydrates and should be healthier than the non-diabetic equivalent recipe. Despite that, this Apricot Kolachy recipe must only be used if you understand your own condition and are happy that the contents of the recipe are acceptable for you.

This Apricot Kolachy Recipe is one from the diabetic Dessert recipes section. Clearly, it is too much for us to prepare every one of the diabetic Dessert recipes to establish that they are all totally adapted for diabetes sufferers. Our diabetic recipe site has more than 2000 diabetes friendly recipes in it, and to cook each recipe at a rate of one recipe every day would take as long as 6 years. You are therefore advised to read the nutritional content with due care to make sure that all of them are compliant with the dietary guidelines your doctor has provided. In the event that you feel that this Apricot Kolachy recipe is not safe for sufferers of diabetes, then let us know & we will remove it from the diabetes friendly recipe collection.