Potica - Nut Roll
Serves 220 mins prep35 mins cook
A classic Eastern European nut roll recipe with chewy texture and a beautiful brown sugar and nut filling.
0 servings
What you need

tbsp active dry yeast

cup granulated sugar

tsp salt
extra large egg

cup sour cream

tbsp butter

cup bread flour

cup dark brown sugar

egg yolk

tsp ground cinnamon

tsp vanilla extract

cup chopped pecans

cup confectioners sugar

tsp heavy cream
Instructions
Make the dough... 0 Whisk a tablespoon of active dry yeast and a teaspoon of granulated sugar into 1/3 cup of warm whole milk and set aside until the mixture is foamy (about 5 minutes) 2 In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 large eggs, 2/3 cup of sour cream and 12 tablespoons of softened butter until smooth 3 Once the yeast is foamy, add it to the mixture along with 2 cups of bread flour and mix until completely combined 4 Continue to add flour, a little at a time until a soft, sticky dough forms 5 Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (add additional flour if necessary, but as little as possible) 6 Shape the dough into a ball and place it into a lightly greased bowl. Turn the dough over a few times to ensure that all of the dough is coated in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for about 60 minutes or until doubled in volume Make the filling... 8 Combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 6 tablespoons of butter, an egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon into a small saucepan and place over medium heat 9 Cook until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and then transfer the mixture off of the heat 10 Stir in 3 cups of very finely chopped nuts and set aside to cool completely Assemble the rolls... 12 Once the dough has doubled in volume, transfer it onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough in half 13 Roll each portion into a rectangle about 14” long and 18” wide 14 Spread half of the cooled filling over the surface leaving a 1/2” boarder around the edges 15 Roll the dough starting on the long sides and pinch the seam closed 16 Pinch the ends to seal and transfer the rolls onto a parchment lined baking sheet with the seam down and the ends tucked under 17 Lightly cover the rolls with a light kitchen towel and let the rolls rest for 30 minutes in a warm place 18 Preheat your oven to 350° 19 Once the rolls have rested, brush the loaves with the leftover egg white and a teaspoon of water 20 Bake the loaves for 35-38 minutes or until golden brown 21 Transfer the loaves onto a cooling rack to cool before slicing Glaze the rolls... 23 In a small dish, whisk 1-2 teaspoons of heavy cream or milk into a cup of confectioners sugar and drizzle over the fully cooled nut rolls 24 Slice and enjoy! 25 Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperatureView original recipe

