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
• Whole eggs: 2 large, for egg wash and decorations
• Poppy seeds: 2 tablespoons, to sprinkle over
• Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons, optional garnish
• Coarse sea salt: pinch, occasionally used in decorative patterns