GRANDMA'S POTICA
This is my Slovenian grandmother's recipe. She made it every year for Christmas. I've continued the tradition by making loaves for my family at Christmas as well. This is a special treat for the family and a wonderful family tradition. Recipe makes 2 loaves.
Provided by Sue Huhn
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 4h30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Scald milk Add sugar, salt and 1/4 C shortening Cool to lukewarm
- 2. Measure water (warm, not hot) into a large bowl Add yeast. Stir until dissolved Stir yeast into luke warm milk mixture
- 3. Put half the flour into a large bowl Add eggs Add milk/yeast mixture Beat until smooth
- 4. Stir in remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top of dough.
- 5. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts until double in bulk, about one hour.
- 6. While dough is rising mix all ingredients for walnut filling.
- 7. When dough has doubled in bulk, punch down. Turn out onto lightly floured board. Divided in half
- 8. Roll each half out into an oblong (about 20" x 10") Spread each portion evenly with filling.
- 9. Roll up jelly roll fashion, starting at the long side. Cut roll into 3 equal pieces.
- 10. Place the 3 pieces with seam side down in eachof the greased 8" x 4" x 2" loaf pans.
- 11. Cover and let rise in a warm place until dough rounds slightly above the top of the pans, about one hour.
- 12. Bake at 350 degrees about 25 to 30 minutes.
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Peachy Leachy
[email protected]I'm allergic to walnuts, so I substituted them with pecans in this recipe. It turned out great! The pecans added a nice crunch to the filling, and the dough was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again with pecans.
That Boi
[email protected]This potica was a bit of a disappointment. The dough was too dense and the filling was too sweet. I wouldn't make it again.
Toni Garnier
[email protected]I've made this potica several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The dough is so light and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and nutty. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mackline Katushabe
[email protected]This potica was delicious! The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was perfectly sweet and nutty. I especially loved the orange zest in the dough. It added a really nice flavor.
Omondiaghe Loveth
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. It was actually easier than I thought it would be, and the potica turned out great! The dough was a little sticky, but it was easy to work with. The filling was perfectly sweet and nutty. I wi
Arsalan Abid
[email protected]This potica was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was perfectly nutty. I would make it again, but I would use less sugar in the filling.
Ibrahim dar
[email protected]I've been looking for a good potica recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the best potica I've ever had! The dough is so light and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and nutty. I will definitely be making this again a
Tamzidul Huq
[email protected]This potica was a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved it! The dough was so light and fluffy, and the filling was perfectly sweet and nutty. I will definitely be making this again next year.
fuad alhubaishi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The walnuts added a nice crunch to the filling, and the dough was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Indris Yimam
[email protected]My grandma used to make this potica every Christmas, and it was always a hit. I tried this recipe last year, and it turned out just as good as hers! It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The dough is so light and fluffy, and t