Povitica Polish Holiday Bread Recipe

Name: Povitica Polish Holiday Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Sweet Dough; 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup soft butter; 2 packages fleischmann active dry yeast; 1/2 cup water; 7 1/2 - 8 cups flour; For Filling; 1 can evaporated milk; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup margarine; 1 1/2 lbs pecans or 1 1/2 lbs walnuts (ground fine); 4 eggs; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon cocoa; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

For Sweet Dough
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup soft butter
2 packages fleischmann active dry yeast
1/2 cup water
7 1/2 - 8 cups flour
For Filling
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine
1 1/2 lbs pecans or 1 1/2 lbs walnuts (ground fine)
4 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon

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["Sweet Dough preparation: Combine warm milk, sugar, salt, softened butter, and beaten eggs.", "Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to other ingredients.", "Add half of flour, mix well until smooth.", "Add flour to handle easily.", "Knead dough on lightly floured board.", "Put dough in greased bowl, cover and place in warm, draft free place until doubled in size.", "Punch down and let double again.", "Divide dough in three parts.", "Roll each part until very thin in rectangular shape.", "Spread filling, roll and twist in circular shape like a snail or cinnamon roll.", "Place in greased 8"" or 9"" cake pans.", "Cover, put in warm place and let rise.", "Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 45 minutes.", "Makes three loaves.", "Filling preparation: In heavy pan, over medium heat, combine sugar, milk and margarine and heat.", "Add nuts, then beaten eggs and mix well.", "Boil one minutes stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat, add pinch of salt, cocoa and cinnamon and mix well.", "Let cool till just warm enough to spread."]

2621

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

279

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Sweet Dough, 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Povitica Polish Holiday Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Povitica Polish Holiday Bread

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