Povitica, a traditional Austrian holiday bread, is a sweet treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made with a yeast dough and filled with a variety of fillings such as walnuts, poppy seeds, and apricot preserves, this bread is a delicious and festive addition to any celebration. It is often served during special occasions, such as Christmas and Easter, and is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Povitica is typically braided, giving it a unique and beautiful appearance, and the filling peeks out between the layers of dough, creating an enticing aroma and flavor. With its soft and fluffy texture, povitica is a delightful treat that is sure to please everyone.
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POVITICA 2 AUSTRIAN HOLIDAY BREAD
This is a traditional sweet Christmas bread made both in Austria and Poland. This is the Austrian version. I have posted the Polish version seperately as well ;-)
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 6h
Yield 1 Very large spiral loaf
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, then mix remaining ingredients as you would for bread with about 9 cups flour (Do not add the flour all at once; 9 cups is approximate, as with all bread many things including temperature and humidity effect how much flour you need. Use enough to make a smooth pliable nonsticky dough); knead well.
- Let rise 2 hours.
- Mix filling ingredients together while milk is still warm.
- Spread or roll dough on table top, making sure you have no holes.
- Spread filling on top.
- Roll up, then coil as a snake.
- Let rise 2 hours in large greased roaster.
- Bake 2 hours at 350°F.
POVITICA POLISH HOLIDAY BREAD
This is a traditional sweet Christmas bread made both in Poland and Austria. This is the Polish version. I have posted the austrian version seperately as well ;-)
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h45m
Yield 3 Loaves
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sweet Dough preparation: Combine warm milk, sugar, salt, softened butter, and beaten eggs.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to other ingredients.
- Add half of flour, mix well until smooth.
- Add flour to handle easily.
- Knead dough on lightly floured board.
- Put dough in greased bowl, cover and place in warm, draft free place until doubled in size.
- Punch down and let double again.
- Divide dough in three parts.
- Roll each part until very thin in rectangular shape.
- Spread filling, roll and twist in circular shape like a snail or cinnamon roll.
- Place in greased 8 or 9 cake pans.
- Cover, put in warm place and let rise.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 45 minutes.
- Makes three loaves.
- Filling preparation: In heavy pan, over medium heat, combine sugar, milk and margarine and heat.
- Add nuts, then beaten eggs and mix well.
- Boil one minutes stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, add pinch of salt, cocoa and cinnamon and mix well.
- Let cool till just warm enough to spread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4140, Fat 256.9, SaturatedFat 40.7, Cholesterol 480.8, Sodium 2629.4, Carbohydrate 413.1, Fiber 31.7, Sugar 143.9, Protein 72.4
POVITICA POLISH HOLIDAY BREAD RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by Cindy
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Sweet Dough preparation: Combine warm milk, sugar, salt, softened butter, and beaten eggs. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to other ingredients. Add half of flour, mix well until smooth. Add flour to handle easily. Knead dough on lightly floured board. Put dough in greased bowl, cover and place in warm, draft free place until doubled in size. Punch down and let double again. Divide dough in three parts. Roll each part until very thin in rectangular shape. Spread filling, roll and twist in circular shape like a snail or cinnamon roll. Place in greased 8" or 9" cake pans. Cover, put in warm place and let rise. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 45 minutes. Makes three loaves. Filling preparation: In heavy pan, over medium heat, combine sugar, milk and margarine and heat. Add nuts, then beaten eggs and mix well. Boil one minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add pinch of salt, cocoa and cinnamon and mix well. Let cool till just warm enough to spread.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a warm, spicy flavor.
- If you don't have a bread machine, you can make the dough by hand. Just knead it for 10-12 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- When rolling out the dough, make sure it is thin enough so that you can see the filling through it.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature for the first 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to finish baking.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Povitica is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is well worth the effort. The combination of sweet filling and soft, fluffy dough is irresistible. If you are looking for a special bread to make for your next holiday or gathering, I highly recommend trying povitica.
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