Dad's Famous Kolacky's

These came with his mother when she immigrated here from the Czech Republic. They are the best I've ever had, definitely worth the time! I hope you all like them as much as I do!

Ingredients
KOLACKY DOUGH


 * 1 cup milk, scalded
 * 1/3 cup shortening
 * 1/3 cup Sugar
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 grated lemon, rind of
 * 1 package yeast
 * 2 beaten eggs
 * 3 cups sifted flour

Cheese FILLING


 * 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese
 * 1 egg
 * 1/4 cup granulated sugar
 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * nutmeg
 * salt

Directions

 * Filling: Mix together with electric mixer until well combined and fill into centers of kolacky dough.
 * **For the Kolacky dough**.
 * Combine milk, shortening, Sugar, salt and lemon rind.
 * Cool to lukewarm.
 * Soften yeast in this mixture.
 * Add eggs and flour.
 * Beat well.
 * Cover with damp cloth.
 * Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
 * Beat and let rise again until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
 * Turn onto lightly floured surface.
 * Knead slightly, cover and let rise 10 minutes.
 * Roll to ½ inch thickness.
 * Cut into 5-inch rounds.
 * Place on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until almost double.
 * Make deep depression in the center of rounds, fill centers and bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 15 minutes.