Grandma's Potica
By
Sue Huhn
@Wiscdance
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This is a special treat for the family and a wonderful family tradition.
Recipe makes 2 loaves.
Ingredients
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DOUGH
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1/2 cmilk
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1/4 csugar
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1 tspsalt
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1/4 cshortening, plus extra to greasing pans
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1/3 cwater, warm
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2 pkgactive dry yeast
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2eggs
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3 - 31/2 cflour
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WALNUT FILLING
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1/4 cbutter, softened
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1/2 cpacked, dark brown sugar
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1egg, beaten
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2 cground toasted walnuts
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1 Tbsporang rind (optional)
How to Make Grandma's Potica
- Scald milk
Add sugar, salt and 1/4 C shortening
Cool to lukewarm - Measure water (warm, not hot) into a large bowl
Add yeast.
Stir until dissolved
Stir yeast into luke warm milk mixture - Put half the flour into a large bowl
Add eggs
Add milk/yeast mixture
Beat until smooth - Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts until double in bulk, about one hour.
- Roll up jelly roll fashion, starting at the long side.
Cut roll into 3 equal pieces. - Cover and let rise in a warm place until dough rounds slightly above the top of the pans, about one hour.