Ingredients
1cupwarm water
1tspsalt
1egg
2tbspbutter,at room temperature
3cupsbread flour
¼cupwhite sugar
3tspyeast,bread machine
2cupsprunes,pitted
2cupsprune juice,or water
¼cupwhite sugar
1tspcinnamon,ground, or to taste
½tspcloves,ground, or to taste
2tbsplime juice
1cupwhite sugar
½cupall-purpose flour
2tbspbutter,melted
1tspcinnamon,optional
Preparation
Place the warm water, salt, egg, and 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan of a bread machine.
Add the bread flour, and pour ¼ cup of sugar on the edge of the pan. Make a shallow hole in the flour and add the yeast.
Close the lid, and set the machine for the dough cycle.
While the dough is mixing, combine the prunes, prune juice, ¼ cup of sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and lime juice in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until prunes are soft and the sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and blend in a mixer or food processor until smooth.
When the bread machine signals the end of the dough cycle, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into 20 small egg-sized pieces. Cover with greased plastic wrap, and set aside for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of sugar and ½ cup of flour. Stir in the melted butter and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to make a crumbly streusel.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Shape the kolache dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Press a shallow hole in the center of each, and fill with the prune filling.
Top each of the kolaches with streusel.
Let the kolaches rest until doubled in size, about 20 minutes.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until the tops are lightly browned.
