In the realm of holiday baking, few treats hold a candle to Povitica, a traditional Austrian bread that has delighted taste buds for centuries. Originating in the country's southern regions, this delectable bread is characterized by its rich, buttery dough swirled with a luscious filling of ground walnuts, honey, cocoa, and spices. As the aromas of freshly baked Povitica waft through the air, one is transported to a world of culinary enchantment. But Povitica is not just one recipe; it's a canvas for creativity, with variations that span generations and regions. From the classic walnut filling to indulgent poppy seed and sweet lekvar plum fillings, each Povitica tells a unique story. In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of Povitica recipes that capture the essence of this Austrian treasure. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll lead you through the process of creating this masterpiece, providing tips, tricks, and secrets to ensure success. So gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey through the captivating world of Povitica.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
POVITICA RECIPE
This Homemade Povitica Recipe is a beautiful and delicious treat that's perfect to give as a gift for the holidays! Povitica Bread is a rich homemade bread with a cinnamon walnut filling that is an old family favorite.
Provided by Laura
Categories bread Breakfast Dessert
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir 1/2 tsp sugar, and yeast into warm water. Set aside until foamy (about 5 minutes)
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk to just below boiling (about 180°F), stirring occasionally. Allow to cool slightly, until it is about 110°F.
- Once cooled, whisk in the melted butter, 3 TBS sugar and salt to the milk until combined. Add egg, vanilla and yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Add flour into the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook.
- Pour wet ingredients into the flour and mix the dough with the dough hook until it forms a smooth, elastic ball of dough. (You can also mix and knead by hand).
- If necessary, add up to 2 TBS more flour until dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a warm, damp tea towel and let the dough rise for 1.5 hours in a warm place, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, put the milk and butter into the container of a blender or food processor and blend/process until the mixture is warm.
- Add Walnuts, sugar, salt, and cinnamon and pulse a few times until the ingredients are combined and walnuts are crushed into smaller pieces.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla and pulse to combine.
- Allow mixture to stand at room temperature until dough is ready.
- Line a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper and grease with butter. Set aside.
- After the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the bowl and place on a well-floured surface.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about 18" x 7" in size. Be sure dough is thin but not so thin that you can see through it (about ¼" thick).
- Spread the filling evenly on the dough, leaving about 1/2" at the edges bare. (If your filling has become too thick to spread, add warm milk ½ TBS at a time until it just reaches spreading consistency).
- Staring at the edge of your rectangle, roll the dough tightly together making a jelly roll (see picture). Be sure to apply pressure and keep rolling tightly until it resembles a rope.
- Gently stretch out the "rope" and lift it into your prepared loaf pan, making an "S" shape as you put it in. (To do this, fold the dough into thirds in your pan (see pictures)).
- Cover the pan with a damp towel and let it sit in a warm place for at least 15 minutes while you preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
- After 15 minutes turn down the oven to 300 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 minutes (about 1 hour total), or until done (will sound hollow when hit with a wooden spoon). Check your bread after about 30 minutes and cover with aluminum foil if it is getting too brown.
- Remove bread from the oven. Cool for 20-30 minutes on a wire rack before removing from pan.
- Cool completely before cutting and serving!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 226 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 21 g, UnsaturatedFat 11.6 g
POVITICA 2 AUSTRIAN HOLIDAY BREAD
This is a traditional sweet Christmas bread made both in Austria and Poland. This is the Austrian version. I have posted the Polish version seperately as well ;-)
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 6h
Yield 1 Very large spiral loaf
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, then mix remaining ingredients as you would for bread with about 9 cups flour (Do not add the flour all at once; 9 cups is approximate, as with all bread many things including temperature and humidity effect how much flour you need. Use enough to make a smooth pliable nonsticky dough); knead well.
- Let rise 2 hours.
- Mix filling ingredients together while milk is still warm.
- Spread or roll dough on table top, making sure you have no holes.
- Spread filling on top.
- Roll up, then coil as a snake.
- Let rise 2 hours in large greased roaster.
- Bake 2 hours at 350°F.
GRANDMA'S POVITISA (PO-VUH-TEET-ZUH) POVITICA CROATIAN NUT BREAD
I loved when my grandma would make this recipe as a child. A real Croatian treat. Enjoy! This is time consuming, but worth every minute!
Provided by Stephani
Categories Desserts
Time 4h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine warm water and yeast together in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- Stir 3/4 cup lukewarm milk, white sugar, shortening, 1 egg, and salt into yeast mixture. Mix flour into yeast mixture until a soft, easy to handle dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and let stand for 10 minutes. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Form dough into a ball.
- Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover bowl with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, or until a hole remains when your finger is pressed deeply into the dough, about 2 hours.
- Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into ball and let dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Beat brown sugar, butter, and 1 egg together in a bowl until creamy. Add 1/4 cup milk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract; stir until smooth. Stir walnuts into the filling mixture until walnuts are completely incorporated.
- Roll dough on a large, floured cloth into a 20x30-inch rectangle. Spread walnut filling evenly over the top of the dough, spreading to the edges. Roll the rectangle up along the long edge like a jelly roll and pinch edges to seal. Coil the roll into a snail-shape.
- Grease a 9x13x2-inch baking sheet. Place shaped dough on the prepared sheet and let rise until an impression remains when the dough is gently pressed, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 245.2 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
POVITICA POLISH HOLIDAY BREAD
This is a traditional sweet Christmas bread made both in Poland and Austria. This is the Polish version. I have posted the austrian version seperately as well ;-)
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h45m
Yield 3 Loaves
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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.
POVITICA POLISH HOLIDAY BREAD RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by Cindy
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 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.
Tips:
- Use warm milk (110-115°F) to activate the yeast and help it rise quickly.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Roll the dough up tightly, starting from the long side, and pinch the seam to seal.
- Place the loaf in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Bake the loaf at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the loaf cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Povitica is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for any holiday gathering. With its rich, sweet filling and fluffy dough, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a special bread to make, give povitica a try. You won't be disappointed!
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