Name: Kolaches
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 1 Cup Plain Non-Dairy Milk, Warmed to Room Temperature; 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar; 2 1/4 Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast; 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1/2 Teaspoon Salt; 3/4 Cup Vegan Butter, Melted and Divided; 1 Cup Jam or Preserves

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In a medium bowl, combine the non-dairy milk, sugar, and yeast and stir gently to eliminate any clumps. Let stand for about 5 minutes, until slightly frothy.

Meanwhile, place the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Stir gently to combine.

When the yeast has dissolved and starting to foam, stir to mix in any sugar that settled on the bottom. Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, along with 1/2 cup melted vegan butter. Mix until incorporated, creating a lumpy mass of dough.

Continue to knead, either by hand or with the dough hook attachment for your stand mixer, for 5 - 10 minutes. It will be a very wet, sticky dough, but should smooth out and become elastic. Tightly cover and proof on the countertop until the dough has doubled in size; typically 1 - 1 1/2 hours, but will vary depending on how warm your kitchen is.

Once risen, punch the dough down to deflate it. Use a sharp knife to divide the mass into 8 equal pieces and roll them on a lightly floured surface into smooth, even balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat with at least 3 inches of space all around.

Brush with 2 tablespoons of the melted vegan butter and let rest, uncovered, until they rise to about 50% larger than their original size.

Using your fingers or small pinch bowl, create a well in the center of each dough ball. The indentation should be round and about 2 inches across. Fill each with 2 - 3 tablespoons of jam or fruit preserves, then brush once more with the final 2 tablespoons of melted vegan butter. Let stand for about 10 minutes before baking.

Bake for 20-24 minutes, rotating every 8 - 10 minutes, until golden brown. Allow the kolaches to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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