Potica (Croatian Nut Roll) Recipe

Name: Potica (Croatian Nut Roll)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast; 2 cups milk, lukewarm; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons salt; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 cup butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/2 cup margarine (not spread or tub product); 8 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; FILLING; 2 -3 lbs nuts, shelled and ground; 2 -3 cups sugar; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (Pet brand preferred) or 1 pint half-and-half; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup butter; 4 egg whites, beaten (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
2 cups milk, lukewarm
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons salt
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/2 cup margarine (not spread or tub product)
8 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
FILLING
2 -3 lbs nuts, shelled and ground
2 -3 cups sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (Pet brand preferred) or 1 pint half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter
4 egg whites, beaten (optional)

1
Stir yeast into water.
2
Mix butter, milk, sugar, and salt.
3
Add egg yolks, yeast mixture and 2 cup flour.
4
Mix thoroughly.
5
Add remaining flour and turn dough out on a floured surface.
6
Knead until smooth, elastic and does not stick to surface.
7
Place in greased bowl and let rise 1 hour.
8
Grease your baking pan.
9
Filling: mix milk, salt, margarine and sugar.
10
Heat slightly until margarine melts and sugar is dissolved.
11
Add nuts then to stretch mixture you can fold in beaten egg whites.
12
After it has risen, divide into 4 equal parts.
13
Do not knead.
14
Roll each piece to about 1/8 inch thick.
15
Spread with cooled filling.
16
Roll jelly-roll style and place seam down in a greased pan.
17
Let rise for 1 hour.
18
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
19
Bake 40 - 45 minutes.

2002

kcal

Calories

Fat

280

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast, 2 cups milk, lukewarm, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Potica (Croatian Nut Roll) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potica (Croatian Nut Roll)

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