Polish Kolaches

I made these for my daughter to take to work the other day.  It's amazing how people that work in restaurants appreciate it when you feed them.  They can't eat the restaurant food and they don't make much money and they work long hard hours.  They are always hungry!

Kolaches are so good and they are easy to eat when you are on the go. They are great for tailgating too!  Start by using your favorite sausage.  These are Johnson smoked brast but you can use what you want.  Even hot dogs are good in this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2-1/2 tsp. rapid rise yeast
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 3 eggs
• 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 'Everything' bagel topping

Mix the dough until you have a smooth ball.  Let double.  Roll the dough out and cut into 4 inch squares.

 Place a sausage on each square.

 Fold in 2 ends.

 Roll the dough around the sausage.

 Place on a parchment covered cookie sheet and brush with 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water.  Sprinkle with the topping.  You can make them plain or top with sesame seeds or poppy seeds.

 Let them rise until doubled.

 Bake at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until golden.  Cool on racks.

 You can serve these with mustard or ketchup on the side. We like to use horseradish.

I sent them a jar of homemade pickles to go with them.