Velika noč, peka potice Easter baking Slovenian potica

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Warm milk until lukewarm, then dissolve yeast in it for 5 minutes.

Add melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by grinding walnuts and mixing with cinnamon, sugar, and lemon zest.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing the edges.

Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan.

Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the potica for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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