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Povitisa Cinnamon Nut Bread

Author: Roz

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 2 cups of milk scalded
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 4 cups of ground walnuts or more until thicker
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla

For the Bread Dough

  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2/3 cup melted shortening Crisco, etc.
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 cups scalded milk
  • 10 cups flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 beaten eggs jumbo
  • 2 packets or cakes of yeast
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions

For the Filling

  • Mix all of the filling ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan.
  • Over low heat, cook while stirring constantly until brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool.

For the Dough

  • Dissolve 1 tsp. sugar in lukewarm water.
  • Add the yeast and COOLED milk.
  • Add the shortening, sugar and salt.
  • Add the beaten eggs.
  • Add 3 – 4 cups of lour.
  • Beat thoroughly.
  • Add the rest of the flour and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Knead the dough until light and elastic.
  • Place in a large greased bowl.
  • Cover with a damp cloth and place in the refrigerator to rise.

Assemble the Bread

  • Cover table with floured cloth.
  • Place dough on cloth and roll until it is 1/8″ thick.
  • Spread filling evenly.
  • Roll up and seal the dough.
  • Prick the dough with a fork.
  • Place in greased loaf pan. Cover.
  • Place in warm spot and let it rise until the bread dough doubles in size.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until the bread is light brown.

Notes

  • https://www.italianbellavita.com/2009/12/povitisa-cinnamon-nut-bread/
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