Wednesday 3 August 2011

Cream-Cheese Pastries
















Ingredients :-





1 cup Butter or Margarine
1 pkg 8 oz Cream Cheese
2 cups Flour
1/2 tsp Salt



Procedure :- 



Remove butter and cream cheese from refrigerator about 15 minutes
ahead. Beat in small bowl until blended. With fingertips or wooden
spoon blend in flour and salt until dough is smooth. Shape in flat mound
on sheet of foil. Wrap and chill overnight. Remove from refrigerator 15
to 30 minutes before rolling. Divide in halves or quart for ease in
handling. Wrap reserved portions and return to refrigerator.



Apricot Kolecky


1 recipe Cream Cheese Pastry.
Apricot Jam
Water

Roll pastry 1/8 inch thick and cut with 3 inch round edge. Put 1/4
tsp jam in center of each roll. Brush edge with an inch of water
and fold. Place on cookie sheet and chill for 30 minutes. Bake in
375° for 15-18 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.