Masnitza

Directions

1. 1
   For the Filling:.
2. 2
   Combine the nuts, sugar and water and cook for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the lemon juice and let cool.
4. 4
   For the Dough:.
5. 5
   Dissolve the yeast in water.
6. 6
   Stir in the milk, sugar, salt, egg and butter.
7. 7
   Mix in flour until dough is easy to handle.
8. 8
   Turn out onto lightly floured board; let stand 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
10. 10
    Round up into greased bowl and turn to coat.
11. 11
    Cover with damp cloth and let rise until double in size, about 2 hours.
12. 12
    Punch down, round up on board and let rest 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Roll dough out paper thin on a floured cloth into a rectangle approximately 20x30 inches.
14. 14
    Spread filling over dough.
15. 15
    Starting at wide side, lift cloth and let dough roll up like a jelly-roll.
16. 16
    Seal edges.
17. 17
    Roll like a snail.
18. 18
    Place on greased oblong cookie sheet and let rise for 1 hour.
19. 19
    Bake at 325F for 40-45 minutes.
20. 20
    Let cool before slicing.