Kolatch (kolače)

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with a spoonful of sugar. Wait 5 minutes for it to foam.
2. Mix the flour, sugar, salt and zest, then add the risen milk, the egg and the soft butter. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
3. Cover and let rise for 1 h 30, until doubled in size.
4. Meanwhile, mix the cottage cheese with the sugar, egg yolk and cornflour for the filling.
5. Divide the dough into 6 balls, flatten them into discs and place on a tray. Make a small well in the centre.
6. Fill each well with cottage cheese, then add a half apricot or plum, skin side up, or the poppy seeds.
7. Let rise again for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
8. Brush with beaten egg yolk and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are golden.