POVOTICA
This eastern European Croatian sweet bread or coffee cake is enjoyed during Christmas and Easter. Povotica (Povo-teets-a) is out of this world delicious, no other way to describe it. My cousin makes this bread every Christmas, and I like it for a coffee or tea party.
Provided by Stella Mae
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 46m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine 1/4 cup water, yeast and 2 tablespoons of the flour; cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.
- Mix eggs, water, milk, sugar, salt and lemon extract together; add yeast mixture.
- Add remaining flour until damp; add butter.
- Knead until smooth.
- Cover with a cloth, set in warm place, let rise until doubled in bulk.
- Roll out dough.
- Spread filling on dough; roll up like a jelly roll.
- Lightly grease a large, oblong baking pan-- a jellyroll pan or sheet cake pan that is 10"x15" or 9"x13" in size.
- "Snake"this long, jellyroll around and around the pan beginning in the center and working outward.
- Cover with a cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350F for 1 hour-- test for doneness by sticking a table knife deep into the center of the loaf.
- When the knife comes out clean, the bread is ready.
- Be careful not to overbake!
- Cool on a cake rack before slicing.
- Keeps well in a covered container in the fridge.
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Mas Talent
[email protected]This is the best Potica recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I highly recommend it.
Lacey Masters
[email protected]This Potica was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe.
Rashad Ahmed
[email protected]I've never had Potica before, but I was really impressed with this recipe. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.
Sajjad Jamali
[email protected]This Potica was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the texture was perfect.
Uche Kalu
[email protected]I thought this Potica was pretty good. It was a little bland for my taste, but the texture was nice.
Phindiswa Tafane
[email protected]This is my go-to Potica recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Owen Roten
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Potica turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Prem Lama
[email protected]This Potica was amazing! It was so light and fluffy, and the filling was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
mithon islam
[email protected]This Potica was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The texture was nice and the filling was flavorful.
Muhammad Raiseyasir
[email protected]I've tried making Potica a few times before, but it never turned out right. This recipe was different though. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
george murenzi
[email protected]This is the best Potica recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I highly recommend it.
Natale Lesage
[email protected]I thought this Potica was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.
lawi star
[email protected]This Potica was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the texture was so light and airy. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Chloe Firth
[email protected]This was my first time making Potica, and it was a disaster! The dough was too sticky and the filling was too runny. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.
kalibbala charles
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Potica, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but the texture was nice.
Khalid shykh
[email protected]This Potica was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Aaron Frizzell
[email protected]I've been making Potica for years, and this is the best recipe I've found. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were perfect.
CEO-Malik
[email protected]My family loved this Potica! It was so delicious and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Jan Gentile
[email protected]This is the first time I've tried making Potica, and it turned out amazing! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.