How to Make Potica (Povitica or Nut Roll)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C).

   Cover with a towel for 10 minutes. , Put it on medium heat and stir continuously until boiling.
   
   Lower the flame and let it cool until lukewarm. , See the tips and video sections for pointers on separating egg yolks and whites. ,, Add more flour until the dough does not stick to the spoon.
   
   Place dough on a floured table once it has reached a play-doh-like consistency. , Add flour if still sticky. , Let the dough rise for 2 hours. , Melt butter then add milk, chocolate, honey, and sugar.
   
   Cook to a roiling boil.
   
   Stir continuously. ,, Mix thoroughly and allow to cool. ,,,,,,,,, Bake for 1 hour or until medium brown. ,
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   Step 2: Dissolve yeast in milk

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   Step 3: add sugar and stir.

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   Step 4: To prepare the dough

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   Step 5: add milk and butter to a saucepan.

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   Step 6: Beat egg yolks

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   Step 7: and vanilla in a small electric mixer.

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   Step 8: Place 3 cups of sifted flour in a large mixing bowl and combine it with the yeast mixture

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   Step 9: milk/butter

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    Step 10: and egg/sugar/salt/vanilla.

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    Step 11: Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and elastic.

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    Step 12: Knead dough for 15 minutes.

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    Step 13: Put dough in a well greased bowl

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    Step 14: cover with towel.

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    Step 15: Make the walnut filling.

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    Step 16: Put ground up walnuts into a bowl and pour butter/milk/chocolate/honey/sugar mixture over the walnuts.

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    Step 17: Add vanilla and grated peel to the mixture.

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    Step 18: Beat egg whites until stiff.

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    Step 19: Create a small well in the center of the walnut mixture

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    Step 20: and pour the egg whites in.

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    Step 21: Fold walnut mixture over eggs and stir until evenly covered.

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    Step 22: Place dough on floured table and roll to a large thin square.

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    Step 23: Spread the walnut filling evenly to every corner of the dough.

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    Step 24: Sprinkle with a generous amount of cinnamon.

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    Step 25: Roll the dough into itself

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    Step 26: as tightly as possible until it forms a tube-like roll.

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    Step 27: Cut the roll to fit the greased pan of your choosing.

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    Step 28: Cover the pan with a towel and allow it to rise for 1 hour.

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    Step 29: Serve once cooled.

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