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Potica Recipe

A traditional Slovenian nut roll, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Slovenian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Milk warmed
  • ¼ cup Butter melted
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Filling

  • 2 cups Walnuts finely ground
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Butter melted
  • ¼ cup Milk warmed
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add warmed milk, melted butter, and beaten eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. For the filling, combine ground walnuts, brown sugar, melted butter, warmed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  6. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  8. Roll up the dough tightly from one end to the other, like a jelly roll.
  9. Place the roll on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Let cool before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Holiday, Nut Roll
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