POTECA NUT ROLL

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My mother-in-law brought this recipe from Yugoslavia in the early 1900's. It was a tradition in her family to serve it for holidays and special occasions. Now it's my tradition. Family members often help roll our the dough and add the filling. -Mrs. Anthony Setta, Saegertown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 coffee cake.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup shortening
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract, optional
4 cups ground or finely chopped walnuts
1/3 to 1/2 cup 2% milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening, and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 30x20-in. rectangle. In a bowl , combine the butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon extract if desired and nuts. Stir in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over rectangle to within 1 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet; shape into a tight spiral. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. If desired, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to make a thin glaze; brush over roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.