GRANDMA'S POTICA

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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

DOUGH
1/2 c milk
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 c shortening, plus extra to greasing pans
1/3 c water, warm
2 pkg active dry yeast
2 eggs
3 - 31/2 c flour
WALNUT FILLING
1/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c packed, dark brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 c ground toasted walnuts
1 Tbsp orang rind (optional)

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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