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Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling

Name: Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 225 min
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 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; 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; Egg, 1; Milk, 1 tbsp; Honey, warmed, 1/4 cup; Unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup

Enjoy the rich flavors of this Slovenian sweet bread filled with walnuts and honey, perfect for festive occasions.

4.7(462 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 9, 2026

Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 15 min

Cook

3 h 45 min

Difficulty

Advanced

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Walnut and Honey Filling

For the Egg Wash

For the Glaze

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 554 kcal
Protein: 11.6 g
Carbs: 84.8 g
Fat: 31.7 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 5539 kcal
Protein: 115.7 g
Carbs: 847.6 g
Fat: 316.7 g
Fiber: 30.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 4 cups	1824	50.8	384.4	4.8	12.8
Active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp (one packet)	21	2.6	2	0.3	0
Sugar 1/2 cup	387	0	100	0	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Milk, lukewarm 1/2 cup	61	3.2	4.8	3.3	0
Unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup	814	0.9	0.1	92	0
Eggs, room temperature 2 large	144	12.6	1	9.6	0
Walnuts, finely chopped 2 cups	1560	36	32	154	16
Honey 1/2 cup	515	0.4	139	0	0
Brown sugar 1/2 cup	418	0	108.5	0	0
Milk 1/4 cup	31	1.6	2.4	1.6	0
Vanilla extract 1 tsp	12	0	0.5	0	0
Cinnamon powder 1 tsp	6	0.1	2.1	0	1.4
Egg 1	72	6.3	0.5	4.8	0
Milk 1 tbsp	10	0.5	0.8	0.6	0
Honey, warmed 1/4 cup	257	0.2	69.5	0	0
Unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup	407	0.5	0	46	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk with yeast and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixer bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Don't overfill the dough to avoid bursting during baking.
3
Combine and Knead
Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the flour mix; knead until smooth and elastic.
Tip: 💡 Pro Tip: Let the filled dough chill for a bit before rolling for ease.

Preparing the Filling

1
Heat Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, and milk; stir until smooth.
2
Add Walnuts and Spices
Remove from heat and stir in walnuts, vanilla, and cinnamon.
3
Cool Filling
Allow filling to cool before spreading on dough.

How to Make Nutty Slovenian Potica with Walnut and Honey Filling

Total time: 5 h · Yields 10 servings

1
Dough Rising
Let the kneaded dough rise in a warm spot for about 1.5 hours until doubled.
2
Rolling and Filling
Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and spread the cooled filling evenly over it.
3
Final Proofing
Roll the filled dough into a log, place it on a greased baking sheet, and let rise again for 45 minutes.
4
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the potica for 40-45 minutes.