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Slovenian potica, a golden walnut-filled rolled sweet bread sliced on a ceramic plate with walnuts nearby.

Slovenian Potica (Walnut Rolled Sweet Bread)

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A tender Slovenian walnut sweet bread rolled into a spiral and baked until golden and fragrant.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Slovenian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Enriched dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk lukewarm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
Walnut filling
  • 2 cups walnuts finely ground
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg yolk

Equipment

  • 9-inch tube pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Stand mixer or large bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Make the dough:
  1. Whisk the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Add the milk, melted butter, and egg and knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
  2. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes, until nearly doubled.
Fill and bake:
  1. Mix the walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, butter, and egg yolk into a spreadable filling.
  2. Roll the dough into a 12-by-18-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly, roll it up from the long side, and place it seam-side down in a greased tube pan.
  3. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, until deeply golden. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 190mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19g

Notes

  • Walnuts should be finely ground but not turned into a paste.
  • Keep the filled roll snug as you shape it, but do not stretch the dough.