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