Croatia (11/1/10)
PoviticaDough:
3 tsp. yeast 1/2 tsp. sugar 3/4 cup warm water Soak yeast and sugar in water for 5 minutes or until it foams. Add: 3 1/2 cups flour 1/2 stick butter 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sugar about 1 tsp dried orange peel (optional) Mix well. Knead on floured countertop until dough is soft and elastic, adding more flour as needed. Place dough in buttered bowl (I use the paper from stick of butter to butter bowl; do not need much). Cover until double in size (about 1 hour). Roll dough out until 1/4 inch thick and approximately 24x28" in size. Filling: Melt one stick butter in saucepan. Add: 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 egg 1/4 cup honey 3 ounces milnot (or enough to reach desired consistency) 1 pound walnuts 1 capful plum brandy (optional) Stir until a soft spreadable paste. Spread fililng over dough, making sure to go all the way to the edges. Roll dough up from the long side. Turn to form a tight "G" shape. Put in greased 9x13" pan. Let sit for 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 46 minutes or until golden brown. |