Lemon Kolaches from TOH

This recipe came to me from Taste of Home. Here's the description - These soft rolls are a favorite. I like to experiment by adding different flavors to the creamy filling. credited to an—Eileen Weitnauer, Aitkin, Minnesota. Prep time does not include rising

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 rolls

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 3⁄4 cup  warm milk (110Â , to 115Â ,)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  grated lemon peel
• 3  eggs
• 4 1⁄2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

• FILLING

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated lemon peel

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter, salt, lemon peel, eggs and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Divide in half; shape each half into 12 balls. Place 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten each ball to a 3-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. FILLING:
5. n a small bowl, beat all filling ingredients until smooth. Make a depression in the center of each roll; add filling. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.