Croatian Nut Bread Povi Recipes

CROATIAN NUT BREAD POVI

Steps:

• dissolve yeast 1 tablespoon sugar in water
• scald milk.
• add shortening.
• add sugar
• add salt.
• set aside to cool to lukewarm
• add 2 cups sifted flour
• to batter
• add yeast and beaten eggs
• add remaining flour
• knead to make soft dough
• knead
• let rise until double
• 3 hours
• divide dough unto 4 bals
• roll paper thin
• spread with walnut mixture
• roll like jelly roll place in greased pan
• let rise
• bake 350 for 45 minutes
• filling:.
• grind nuts add sugar melted butter and enough eggs to make spreading consistancy 12 to 18 eggs is what recipe says i just didnt want to give some one heart failure when they saw that lol.

POTICA (CROATIAN NUT ROLL)

Steps:

• Stir yeast into water.
• Mix butter, milk, sugar, and salt.
• Add egg yolks, yeast mixture and 2 cup flour.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Add remaining flour and turn dough out on a floured surface.
• Knead until smooth, elastic and does not stick to surface.
• Place in greased bowl and let rise 1 hour.
• Grease your baking pan.
• Filling: mix milk, salt, margarine and sugar.
• Heat slightly until margarine melts and sugar is dissolved.
• Add nuts then to stretch mixture you can fold in beaten egg whites.
• After it has risen, divide into 4 equal parts.
• Do not knead.
• Roll each piece to about 1/8 inch thick.
• Spread with cooled filling.
• Roll jelly-roll style and place seam down in a greased pan.
• Let rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bake 40 - 45 minutes.