Discover the Rich Tradition of Potica: Slovenia's Finest Walnut Roll

This traditional Slovenian xmas pastry holds a special place in my heart. My grandma is the one that tought me how to make it. She's been making this since I can remember. There is just something about the rich brioche like dough and the sweet filling spread inside.
The Slovenian name for this amazing pastry is Potica. It can be enjoyed as breakfast, desert of a snack.

📜This recipe will make 2 35x10 cm rolls.

🔹Ingredients:🔹
Dough:
600 g / 4 ¾ cups baking flour
4 eggs (at least M size)
100g / ½ cup sugar
130 g / ~½ cup melted butter
3 tbsp rum
7g / ½ tbsp vanilla sugar
250 ml / 1.04 cup warm milk
zest of 1 medium size lemon
pinch of salt
31,5 g / 0,4 oz fresh yeast (or 10g of dry yeast)

Felling:
400 g / 14 oz ground walnuts
2 egg yolks & 1 egg white (at least M size)
100 g / ½ cup sugar
100 g / 0.4 cup melted butter
150 g / 1 ¼ cup of cocoa powder (36% cocoa)
150 g / ¾ cup rum raisins
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
zest of 1 medium size lemon
1 tbsp sour cream
150 ml / 0.6 cup heavy cream

🔹Preparation:🔹
1. Activate the Yeast. Crumble fresh yeast (or use dry yeast). Mix with warm milk, sugar, and a sprinkle of flour. Allow it to rest until bubbly.
2. Prepare the Dough. Make a well in sifted flour, pour in the yeast mixture, and cover. Separately, mix egg yolks, sugar, vanilla sugar, rum, and lemon zest. Incorporate this into the flour, adding warm, salty milk gradually. Gradually add melted butter until the dough is bouncy and glossy. Let it rise until doubled in size.

3. Create the Filling. Combine ground walnuts with hot double cream and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, lemon zest, and melted butter. Gradually add cocoa powder in small batches. Blend in walnut paste, sour cream, and beaten egg whites to achieve a slightly runny paste.

4. Roll Out the Dough. Roll out the dough to 4-5mm thickness on a floured surface.

5. Spread the Filling. Evenly spread the filling, placing rum raisins if desired.

6. Roll and Bake. Roll the dough, cut if needed, and place in a baking pan. Pierce the top with a chopstick for steam release. Let it rest before baking. Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes, then reduce to 180°C for 45 minutes. Check for doneness with a skewer.

7. Cool and Enjoy. Allow the potica to cool completely, then wrap and let it rest overnight. Store in a cool, dry place.

What are some of your holiday favourites? Comment down below.

Discover the Rich Tradition of Potica: Slovenia's Finest Walnut Roll

🔔 Ready for delicious meals and simple cooking? Subscribe for tasty homemade recipes, new flavors, exciting new culinary adventures, and family-inspired dishes!
   / @dragonslovefood  

🔗 Stay Connected With Me.

📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
📸 Instagram:   / dragonslovefood  
👉 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dragonslovefood
⚡️ Tiktok:   / dragonslovefood  
🐦 Twitter:   / dragonslovefood  

📩 For Business Inquiries: [email protected]

=============================

🎬 Recommended Playlists

👉 Desserts
   • Desserts  

👉 Side dishes
   • Side dishes  

🎬 WATCH MY OTHER VIDEOS:

👉 How To Make Classic Italian Panna Cotta - Italian Dessert In No Time
   • How To Make Classic Italian Panna Cot...  

👉 Traditional Sacher Torte Recipe - Homemade Austrian Chocolate Cake
   • Traditional Sacher Torte Recipe - Hom...  

👉 Soft And Chewy Flour Tortillas | Easy Homemade Recipe - Perfect For Wraps
   • The Absolute Best Soft and Chewy Flou...  

=============================

✅ About Dragoony's bites.

Welcome to Dragoony's Bites! 🍝 Join me, a quirky home cook with over 15 years of experience, as I share hearty, easy-to-follow recipes passed down through generations in my food-loving family. From comforting meals inspired by my parents and grandparents to new culinary discoveries, this channel is all about bringing delicious homemade food to your kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner cook or an expert in the kitchen, you'll find recipes filled with love, flavor, and a touch of nostalgia. Enjoy simple steps, mouthwatering meals, and a fun cooking journey together. Stay tuned for weekly videos, and let's whip up something amazing!


For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:

📩 Email: [email protected]

🔔 Don't miss out on cooking fun! Subscribe for delicious homemade meals, simple cooking steps, new culinary discoveries, & a taste of nostalgic family cooking.
   / @dragonslovefood  

=================================

#potica #dessert #christmas #walnutroll

© Dragoony's bites