ITALIAN (POTICA) CHRISTMAS BREAD

3 cakes yeast or 3 pkg. active dry yeast
7 cups plus 2 tbsp. flour, divided use
3 eggs, beaten until lemon colored
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup milk, boiled and cooled
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 lb. (1 cup) butter, melted
FOR THE FILLING:
1 1/4 lb. ground walnuts
1 lb. raisins or dates, ground
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 stick butter, melted
2 cups sugar

Combine 1/4 cup water, yeast and 2 tablespoons flour; let rise for 10 minutes.

Mix eggs, 1 cup water, sugar, milk, salt, and extract together; add yeast mixture.

Add remaining flour until damp; add butter. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled in bulk.

Combine all filling ingredients; mix well; set aside.

Roll out dough. Spread Filling on dough; roll up like jelly roll. Let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool before slicing.

---

Hi Judi,

Here's another option for you. I haven't tried this recipe but it looks like a good one.

Happy Holiday Baking!

Betsy at Recipelink.com