Potica is a traditional Slovenian pastry filled with a sweet walnut filling. This delicious treat is perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
50min
Ingredients
10 Servings
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams butter
- 3 eggs
- 20 grams fresh yeast
- 50 grams honey
- 250 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 500 grams walnuts
Directions
Step 1
Warm the milk and dissolve the yeast in it. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Step 3
Add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and knead into a smooth dough.
Step 4
Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Step 5
While the dough is rising, prepare the walnut filling by grinding the walnuts and mixing them with honey and a bit of warm milk to make a spreadable paste.
Step 6
Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
Step 7
Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.
Step 8
Roll the dough tightly into a log and place it into a greased baking pan.
Step 9
Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
Step 10
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 11
Bake the potica for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Step 12
Let it cool before slicing and serving.