Slavski Kolac Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 6 cups (720 g), Sifted
• Warm milk: 2 cups (480 ml), Around 110°F
• Active dry yeast: 2 ½ teaspoons, Dissolved in warm milk
• Granulated sugar: ¼ cup (50 g)
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter: ¾ cup (170 g), Melted and cooled
• Egg yolks: 3 large, Set aside separately
• Ground walnuts: 1 ½ cups (150 g), Finely minced for texture
• Granulated sugar: ½ cup (100 g), Balanced sweetness
• Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon, For warmth and aroma
• Milk: ½ cup (120 ml), To moisten the filling
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon, Optional but enhances flavor