The bobalky with honey were served stacked up in a "Christmas tree" shape and placed on the dining table for snacking during the holiday.

1 lb. bread dough (or about 2 cups before rising)
1 lb. sauerkraut, drained
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup poppy seed, ground
2 Tbsp. honey
4 Tbsp. hot water

Pinch off a portion of dough about the size of an egg.

Roll out on floured board by hand to make a roll about an inch in diameter.

Cut into 1-inch pieces.

Place on greased cookie sheet.

Let rise 20 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees about 5 minutes, until lightly browned.

Separate if bobalky have run together during baking.

Place in colander. Pour boiling water over bobalky. Drain quickly to prevent sogginess.

Fry onion in shortening until lightly browned.

Add onion and sauerkraut to 1/2 the bobalky. Mix well and seve warm.

Compbine poppy seed, honey and hot water. Add to remaining 1/2 bobalky. Mix well.