Name: Kolaches with Nutella®
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Cuisine: American

Kolaches with Nutella®

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Make the tangzhong:

Step 1
Combine the tangzhong ingredients in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk and heat until it becomes a thick paste. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together 2 cups of the flour (240g), the instant yeast, sugar, salt and diastatic malt powder, if using.
Step 2
Warm the milk to 100°F-110°F. Add the paddle attachment to the mixer and stream in the warm milk while mixing on the lowest setting. When combined, turn the mixer off and let sit for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.
Step 3
Add the tangzhong, oil and egg and the rest of the flour (3 cups or 360g). Switch to the dough hook. Slowly add the softened butter 1 tablespoon at a time until incorporated.
Step 4
Continue mixing. If the dough looks too wet and sticks to the sides of the bowl, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time.

Step 1
Mix with the dough hook on medium speed for 6-8 minutes. When the dough starts looking smooth, conduct the windowpane test. Pinch off a small bit of dough. Slowly pull the dough out from the center with your fingers. If the dough is ready, you will be able to stretch it until it’s thin and translucent like a windowpane. If the dough tears, it’s not ready yet. Beat for 1 more minute, and test again.
Step 2
When the dough passes the test, transfer to a large greased bowl and cover. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down the dough after rising.

Step 1
Pinch off egg size sections of dough (about 40 g each) and roll into balls. Place 20 balls per sheet in 4 rows of 5 on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Press down centers of each kolache with thumbs or a tamper. Grease the centers with spray oil before placing a mini cupcake liner and filling the liner with ceramic pie weights. Rise 20 minutes before baking 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.

Step 1
Brush the edges with melted butter and let cool before spooning or piping 1 tablespoon of Nutella® into the divot of each kolache. Garnish with hazelnuts.