Homemade Povitica Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

– For the dough:

– 4 cups all-purpose flour

– 1/4 cup granulated sugar

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

– 1 cup milk, warmed

– 2 large eggs

– For the filling:

– 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

– 1/2 cup granulated sugar

– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

– 1/4 cup milk

– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
  2. Add the melted butter, warmed milk, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of all-purpose flour, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. In the meantime, prepare the filling by combining the finely chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  8. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions.
  9. Roll out one portion of the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  10. Spread half of the filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  11. Starting from one end, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
  12. Place the rolled dough into the prepared loaf pan.
  13. Repeat the process with the remaining portion of dough and filling.
  14. Cover the loaf pans with kitchen towels and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  15. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  16. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Rising Time: 1-2 hours | Baking Time: 30-35 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes

Kcal: 220 kcal per slice | Servings: Makes 2 loaves

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