Povitica
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Making povitica is a long but interesting process. In Croatia this is a family recipe and it is made for holidays. Before serving, povitica is left to rest thoroughly. This is necessary so the pattern stays sharp and does not smudge. One of the important requirements is rolling out the dough. It should be rolled as thin as possible, but without tears. For the filling you can use one type of nuts or a mix. Choose to your taste. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, 0.5 tsp flour and 0.5 tsp sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Pour milk into a large bowl, add 30 grams of butter, and warm until the butter melts. Then add 3 tbsp sugar, salt, and an egg. Stir well.
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Step 4
Add the starter. Mix.
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Step 5
Add two thirds of the total flour. Start mixing with a whisk.
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Step 6
As soon as it becomes difficult to stir, add the remaining flour and knead by hand. The dough will stick to your hands at first, but it will gradually come together into a ball.
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Step 7
The finished dough should be soft but elastic. Shape into a ball and place in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place away from drafts for 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Step 8
While the dough rests, make the filling. Grind the nuts into crumbs.
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Step 9
Melt 30 grams of butter.
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Step 10
Add melted butter, 5 tbsp sugar, 60 ml milk, cocoa, and cinnamon to the ground nuts. Blend again in the blender.
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Step 11
Put the prepared nut filling in the refrigerator.
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Step 12
After the specified time, the dough will increase in volume. It is ready for shaping.
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Step 13
Fold the dough. Roll out into a large sheet. At least 80 cm long.
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Step 14
Spread the nut filling evenly over the entire surface.
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Step 15
Roll the roll from the long side.
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Step 16
Take a rectangular baking pan 10 by 22–24 cm. Grease it with a thin layer of butter. Lay the roll in the pan in a zigzag pattern. Mix the egg white and coffee. Brush the surface with this mixture. Leave under a towel for 30 minutes.
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Step 17
When the time is up, place the pan in a 180°C preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 150°C and bake for another 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 18
Take the finished povitica out of the oven. Leave it in the pan for 15 minutes. Then carefully remove it with a spatula. Wrap it in a towel and leave for 5–6 hours until completely cool.
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Step 19
Slice bread that has cooled thoroughly. Cutting from different sides, you will get a different pattern each time.
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Step 20
Take out of the oven and serve warm or at room temperature.