Kolaches


 * from: https://hostessatheart.com/caramelized-pear-pie-filling/

Dough
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 1/2 cup sugar, divided 2 cups warm whole milk (110 – 115 degrees F) 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour 4 egg yolks (room temperature) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pans and bowl 2 cups of filling

Streusel
1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 sugar Dash of cinnamon 3 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

 * 1) In a small bowl, dissolve yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and warm milk. Let rest for 10 minutes
 * 2) In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, remaining sugar and salt. Whisk to combine. To dry ingredients, add butter, egg yolks and yeast/milk mixture. Add enough remaining flour until no longer too sticky to handle.
 * 3) Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 7 to 8 minutes. Place dough into a greased bowl, turning once to coat both sides. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes
 * 4) Butter (or grease) 3 baking sheets. Cover a kitchen scale with plastic wrap. Punch dough down and tear off 1 1/2 ounce pieces of dough. Shape into smooth round balls with seams on the bottom. Place 12 on each greased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and allow to double, approximately 60 minutes.
 * 5) Using your thumbs, make a depression in each roll large enough to hold 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling. Brush with melted butter again and fill with desired filling. #Sprinkle with streusel if desired.
 * 6) Bake at 375 degrees F or 350 degrees F for convection for approximately 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn and rotate pans halfway through baking.