[mylife]

do you have a recipe for Kolachi? (not low carb) I better specify thought I cant think how you could lower the carbs in this except the sweetner. Thanks again

[carlo3b]

I had a problem locating your request because I knew it as Provitica. There were many eastern Europeans in our neighborhood, and my Great Grandmother had friends that made this fabulous recipe at this time of the year. Thanks for reminding me of those great memories.. Enjoy . :)

Provitica

Also known as Kolachi, Potica, or Slavic Nut bread

• 5 c. all purpose flour
• 1 pkg. dry yeast, about 2 1/2 oz.
• 3 lg. eggs, beaten
• 3/4 c. granulated white sugar
• 1 c. warm whole milk
• 1 c. butter

1) Melt butter in warm milk, dissolve yeast in warm milk.
2) Add beaten eggs to warm mixture.
3) Mix into flour sugar mixture. Then mix together with small amount of flour until dough comes off hands and bowl.
Refrigerate overnight or let rise 2 1/2 hours.

FILLING:

• 2 lbs. nuts (4 c. ground walnuts, black walnuts, or pecan)
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 2/3 c sugar (more or less)
• 1/2 c. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven 325F
1) In a bowl, mix all ingredients.
2) Divide mixture into 6 parts. Roll each part about the thickness of cardboard on back of tablet.
3) Roll in mixture of flour and sugar.
4) Spread with nut mixture. Roll up as tight as possible. Let rise 1 hour.
Brush with beaten egg when filled. Make air holes with fork before baking.
Bake on wax paper on a baking sheet for 25 to 35 minutes at 325 degrees.