Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling

Name: Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Active dry yeast; Sugar; Salt; Milk, lukewarm; Unsalted butter, melted; Eggs, room temperature; Walnuts, finely chopped; Honey; Brown sugar; Milk; Vanilla extract; Cinnamon powder; Egg; Milk; Honey, warmed; Unsalted butter, melted

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
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Ingredients

For the Dough

All-purpose flour

4 cups

Active dry yeast

2 1/4 tsp (one packet)

Sugar

1/2 cup

Salt

1 tsp

Milk, lukewarm

1/2 cup

Unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup

Eggs, room temperature

2 large

For the Walnut and Honey Filling

Walnuts, finely chopped

2 cups

Honey

1/2 cup

Brown sugar

1/2 cup

Milk

1/4 cup

Vanilla extract

1 tsp

Cinnamon powder

1 tsp

For the Egg Wash

Egg

Milk

1 tbsp

For the Glaze

Honey, warmed

1/4 cup

Unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup

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