Povitica

An Eastern European sweet bread featuring a thin, translucent dough rolled with a rich walnut, cocoa, and vanilla filling.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 485.1 kcals 4850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.6 grams 545.8 grams
Fat 25.5 grams 255.2 grams
Protein 8.8 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
10 slices
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
40
g
Caster Sugar
For the dough
100
g
Caster Sugar
For the filling
2
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
For the filling
100
g
Icing Sugar
For the drizzle
Dairy
30
g
Unsalted Butter
Melted, for the dough
1
piece
Egg
Beaten, for the dough
150
ml
Whole Milk
Warmed, for the dough
60
g
Unsalted Butter
For the filling
4
tbsp
Whole Milk
For the filling
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Beaten, for the filling
15
g
Butter
Melted, for assembly
1
piece
Egg White
Beaten, for glazing
GrainsCereals
300
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
7
g
0.5
piece
Vanilla Pod
Seeds scraped out, for the dough
280
g
Walnut Pieces
For the filling
0.5
piece
Vanilla Pod
Seeds scraped out, for the filling

Steps

  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a mixer bowl.
  • Mix in melted butter, egg, vanilla, and warm milk for 8 minutes until smooth.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  • Melt butter with milk for the filling in a small pan and cool slightly.
  • Process walnuts, vanilla, sugar, and cocoa into a powder, then pulse in the milk mixture and yolk.
  • Roll out dough on a floured sheet into a 50x30cm rectangle and brush with 15g melted butter.
  • Stretch dough by hand from the centre until translucent and measuring 100x60cm.
  • Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.
  • Roll the dough tightly using the sheet to assist.
  • Place the roll in a greased tin in double 'U' shapes and rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Brush with egg white and bake for 15 minutes, then at 150°C for 45 minutes.
  • Cool in the tin for 30 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
  • Drizzle with a mixture of icing sugar and water.