baking recipe for Potica (Povitica)

Ingredients

• 250 grams (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 25 grams (2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
• 1 packet (7 grams) active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) whole milk, lukewarm
• 1 large egg (room temp)
• 45 grams (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• For the Walnut Filling:
• 200 grams (2 cups) finely chopped walnuts
• 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon rum (optional)
• 1 large egg (separated)
• 55 grams (1/2 stick or 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt