Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling
A Traditional Slovenian Sweet Bread
Enjoy the rich flavors of this Slovenian sweet bread filled with walnuts and honey, perfect for festive occasions.
- 3 h 45 min
- 10
- Advanced
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Walnut and Honey Filling
For the Egg Wash
For the Glaze
Preparation
Preparing the Dough
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk with yeast and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixer bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
⚠ Important: Don't overfill the dough to avoid bursting during baking.
Combine and Knead
Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the flour mix; knead until smooth and elastic.
💡 Pro Tip: Let the filled dough chill for a bit before rolling for ease.
Preparing the Filling
Heat Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, and milk; stir until smooth.
Add Walnuts and Spices
Remove from heat and stir in walnuts, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Cool Filling
Allow filling to cool before spreading on dough.
Cooking Process
Dough Rising
Let the kneaded dough rise in a warm spot for about 1.5 hours until doubled.
Rolling and Filling
Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and spread the cooled filling evenly over it.
Final Proofing
Roll the filled dough into a log, place it on a greased baking sheet, and let rise again for 45 minutes.
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the potica for 40-45 minutes.
Plating & Serving
Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling
Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling
Serving
Slice and serve the potica slightly warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of honey.