Apple Potica Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 4 cups (480 g) - Sifted
• Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup (50 g)
• Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 tsp - One packet
• Warm whole milk - 1 cup (240 ml) - About 110°F / 43°C
• Unsalted butter - 1/4 cup (57 g) - Softened
• Large eggs - 2 - Room temperature
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp - Optional, for extra aroma
• Granny Smith apples - 4 cups (about 4 medium) - Peeled, cored, thinly sliced
• Brown sugar - 1/2 cup (110 g) - Light or dark for richer flavor
• Ground cinnamon - 2 tsp - Key spice for warm aroma
• Ground nutmeg - 1/4 tsp - Adds subtle depth
• Lemon juice - 1 tbsp - Freshly squeezed to balance sweetness
• Raisins - 1/2 cup (75 g) - Soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
• Chopped walnuts - 1/2 cup (60 g) - Toasted for crunch and flavor
• Unsalted butter - 2 tbsp (28 g) - Melted, to enrich filling