Povitica Polish Holiday bread

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Delicious Povitica Polish Holiday bread recipe for your next gathering
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Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

4 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup soft butter
2 packages fleischmann active dry yeast
1/2 cup water
7 1/2 - 8 cups flour
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine
1 1/2 lbs pecans or 1 1/2 lbs walnuts ( ground fine )
4 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
332
Sugar
22g
Fat
17g
Povitica Polish Holiday bread is a traditional sweet bread from Poland, typically enjoyed around the holidays and other special occasions. The bread is soft and tender, with a sweet and spicy filling of ground pecans or walnuts, sugar, and spices. The bread is usually sliced thinly and served as a dessert or snack with coffee or tea. Povitica Polish Holiday bread can be quite time-consuming to make, but the effort is well worth it for the delicious and satisfying end result. This bread can also be a lovely gift for family and friends, wrapped up in pretty paper and tied with a festive bow.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm milk, sugar, salt, eggs, soft butter, and yeast.
2.Gradually add in the water and flour, stirring until the dough comes together.
3.Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4.Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5.In a separate bowl, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, margarine, ground pecans or walnuts, eggs, salt, cocoa, and cinnamon.
6.Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease 2 9-inch loaf pans.
7.Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness.
8.Spread the filling over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
9.Roll the dough up tightly, pressing the edges to seal.
10.Place the loaves in the prepared pans and let rise for another 30 minutes.
11.Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

PROS

Povitica Polish Holiday bread is a sweet and satisfying treat, perfect for holidays and special gatherings.

The filling of ground pecans or walnuts, sugar, and spices adds a delicious crunch and flavor to the bread.

CONS

This bread can be quite time-consuming to make, with a lengthy rising and baking period.

The filling of ground nuts and sugar can also make the bread quite high in calories and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Povitica Polish Holiday bread is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The nuts in the filling provide a good source of healthy fats and protein, while the bread itself is a good source of carbohydrates.

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