SWEET FILLED BUNS

Ingredients:
10 egg yolks
3 egg whites
2 c. milk, scalded
3 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. icing sugar
2 Tbsp. white sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 c. potato water
1/4 c. melted butter
1/4 c. oil
Flour to make a soft dough

Dissolve white sugar and sprinkle yeast in 3 c. lukewarm water or as directed on package. Let stand for 10 minutes. Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add sugar and continue beating. Add salt, butter, oil, milk and potato water. Mix well and add to dissolved yeast. Add some flour and beat till smooth. Continue adding enough flour to make soft dough, knead for 15 minutes. Cover with cloth and let rise in warm place until double in bulk. Roll out to 1/4" thickness. Cut into small rounds with cookie cutter or rim of drinking glass. Place a spoonful of filling on each round, fold over and bring the edges together. Place side by side in greased pans and let rise till double. Bake at 350˚F until golden brown.

Filling:
1 c. cooked rice
2 c. cottage cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
Mix together. Filling should be warm when making these buns. If desired, serve with sour cream.