Easy Povitica - step by step guide

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

ground walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: mixed nuts

Ground almonds provide a lower-cost nut alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Heat 2/3 cup of milk to warm, around 100°F.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the warm milk.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of yeast, then let it sit for about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, add 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Dump in the yeast mixture and add 1 egg.

Stir with a spatula for 20 big stirs, then switch to a spatula to incorporate everything more thoroughly.

If using a mixer, put everything in the mixing bowl and mix on low for 1 minute.

Knead the dough for approximately 5 to 8 minutes by hand, adding flour as needed if sticky.

Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled dish and cover it. Let it rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.

For the filling, blend 10 ounces of walnuts, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 4 tablespoons of milk, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until fine.

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

Brush melted butter onto the rolled-out dough.

Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other to form a log.

Shape the log into an S shape and place it in a greased loaf pan.

Spritz the dough lightly to prevent drying out and cover it. Place it in the oven (turned off) to rise.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Prepare an egg wash by scrambling 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush it over the top of the dough.

Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F, then reduce the temperature to 300°F and bake for another 45 minutes.

Let the bread rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Optionally, make icing with powdered sugar and water to drizzle over the top.

Cooking Techniques

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