Nut Kolacky

Ingredients

 * 2 packages active dry yeast
 * 1/4 cup water
 * 7 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 cups butter, softened
 * 4 eggs, slightly beaten
 * 2 cups whipping cream

NUT FILLING


 * 1/2 lb walnuts
 * 5 graham cracker squares
 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 2 egg whites, beaten
 * 1/4 cup honey

Directions

 * Mix walnuts and graham cracker squares in food processor until texture is fine crumbs.
 * Add 1/4-1/2 cup Sugar.
 * Add egg whites (foamy, not stiff) to nut mixture.
 * Add honey to mixture, and refrigerate until ready to use.
 * In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
 * In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly.
 * Stir in yeast, eggs, and whipping cream.
 * Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, about 2–3 minutes- place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.
 * Cover, refrigerate until firm- 6 hours or overnight.
 * Heat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough, on sugared or floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
 * Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
 * Spoon 1 tsp.of nut filling in center of each square.
 * Bring two opposite corners to center, pinch to seal.
 * Wet fingertips with a little bit of water.
 * Fold sealed tip to one side, pinch to seal.
 * Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
 * Bake 10–15 minutes or until lightly browned.