We recently took a trip to Lake Bled, and loved exploring the area and trying Slovenian food. Lake Bled was full of natural beauty, and is a really hidden gem of a destination. While we were there, we enjoyed trying the local specialities, including potica, a sweet, rolled bread that can be filled with a variety of fillings. We enjoyed this pastry so much that we want o try to recreate it. Check out our video below to watch us attempt to recreate it in our Airbnb kitchen, or keep reading to learn how to make it yourself.
Ingredients
- 2 packets (14 grams) yeast
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup butter plus more for brushing over the top
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 500 grams walnuts
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Powdered sugar for serving
Method
Make the dough
- Add 2 packages of yeast to ¼ cup warm water, let sit for 10 minutes until very bubble
- Warm one cup of milk on the stove and then let it cool to be warm, but not too hot, it should feel warm to the touch but not burning
- Melt ¼ cup of butter
- Add the butter and ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon salt to the warm milk
- Add 2 eggs to the mixture
- Add the bubbly yeast to the milk mixture
- Add 4 cups of flour, one at a time
- Knead until it is a smooth ball
- Place in a greased bowl and set aside for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size
- After it has risen, punch it down and let it rise for another 10 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit of 175 degrees celsius
Prepare the filling
- Chop the walnuts
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter
- Combine the butter, walnuts, and 1 cup brown sugar in a bowl with cinnamon and vanilla if you have it
Fill and Roll the Potica
- Roll out the dough and cover it with the filling
- Roll up from the edges them roll in a circle
- Melt about 2 more tbsp butter and brush it over the top
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown
- Top with powdered sugar and enjoy
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