1️⃣ Prepare the Dough:

• In a bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter.
• In a stand mixer with a dough hook, combine flour, yeast, warm water, and eggs.
• Add the yogurt mixture and mix roughly. Knead on low speed for 5 minutes until dough is tacky but pulls away from the bowl. Add up to 1/2 cup extra flour if needed.
• Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

2️⃣ Prepare the Fillings & Topping:

• Cheese Filling: Beat together cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate.
• Crumble Topping: Mix flour, sugar, and melted butter with your fingers until sandy. Refrigerate.

3️⃣ Shape the Kolaches:

• Divide dough into 20 pieces (50g each, golf ball size).
• Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Flatten to 1/2-inch thick.
• Cover with greased plastic wrap and rest for 10 minutes.

4️⃣ Fill & Rise:

• Using fingers, press deep indentations in each dough ball.
• Fill each with 1 tbsp cheese filling and 1 tbsp apple butter. Sprinkle with crumble topping.
• Cover and let rise 45 minutes (they won’t double in size).

5️⃣ Bake & Serve:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. Store airtight at room temp for a few days, or freeze and reheat covered in foil.