Poteca Nut Roll

Name: Poteca Nut Roll
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup shortening; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon extract, optional; 4 cups ground or finely chopped walnuts; 2% milk; Confectioners' sugar, optional

16 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup shortening
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract, optional
4 cups ground or finely chopped walnuts
2% milk
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening, and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 30x20-in. rectangle. In a bowl , combine the butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon extract if desired and nuts. Add about 1/2 cup milk until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Spread over rectangle to within 1 in. of edges.
4

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place on a greased
5

; shape into a tight spiral. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
6

Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. If desired, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to make a thin glaze; brush over roll.