Poteca Nut Roll Recipe: How to Make It

Name: Poteca Nut Roll Recipe: How to Make It
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup shortening; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING; 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; 1/3 to 1/2 cup 2% milk; GLAZE (optional):; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

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My mother-in-law brought this recipe from Yugoslavia in the early 1900's. It was a tradition in her family to serve it for holidays and special occasions. Now it's my tradition. Family members often...