1/2 c. warm water
1 (2 oz.) cake yeast
3 c. warm milk
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. melted lard
1 1/2 tsp. salt
11 1/2 to 12 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix all ingredients and gradually add flour, kneading with a mixing spoon (only) until smooth and elastic. Let rise until doubled. Cut dough into pieces and form a small ball. Put on floured cloth. By the time you are finished, you will be ready to make kolaches. Slightly pull edges and put filling in. Take opposite corners and pinch together. Put in greased pan and grease. Let rise and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until browned. Grease.