Povitica (Walnut Cinnamon Swirl Bread) Recipe

Name: Povitica (Walnut Cinnamon Swirl Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH:; 1 package (1/4 Oz. Packet) Active Dry Yeast; 1/4 cups Sugar; 3/4 cups Milk, Heated To 120u00b0F; 1/2 Tablespoons Salt; 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 Egg; 2-1/2 cups Flour; FOR THE FILLING:; 1 cup Toasted Walnut Halves; 1/2 cups Sugar; 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 2 Tablespoons Milk; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 2 Egg Whites

Servings: persons

FOR THE DOUGH:
1 package (1/4 Oz. Packet) Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cups Sugar
3/4 cups Milk, Heated To 120u00b0F
1/2 Tablespoons Salt
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Egg
2-1/2 cups Flour
FOR THE FILLING:
1 cup Toasted Walnut Halves
1/2 cups Sugar
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 Egg Whites

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For the dough:
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Combine yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and half of the warm milk in a bowl and let sit until foamy (about 10 minutes). Once foamy, mix in remaining sugar and milk, salt, butter, and egg.
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While stirring, slowly mix in flour until dough is formed. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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For the filing:
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In a food processor, puree walnuts, sugar, butter, milk, and cinnamon into a smooth paste. Beat egg whites until frothy and slowly mix in walnut paste.
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Use butter to grease a 9 x 5 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12 x 5 inch long oval about 1/9 inch thick. Evenly spread walnut mixture onto the dough with a spoon.
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Starting on one end, tightly roll the dough into a loaf and transfer to pan. Set in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
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Heat oven to 350u00b0F. Bake until a knife inserted in middle comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool and enjoy!

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DOUGH:, 1 package (1/4 Oz. Packet) Active Dry Yeast, 1/4 cups Sugar, 3/4 cups Milk, Heated To 120u00b0F, and more.

Yes, Povitica (Walnut Cinnamon Swirl 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 (Walnut Cinnamon Swirl Bread)

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