St. Sava Serbian Sisters' Nut Roll Recipe - Orehnjaca
"Serbian nut roll or orehnjaca is made with a yeast dough and walnut filling...."
INGREDIENTS
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Dough:
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2 tablespoons active dry yeast
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1 tablespoon + 4 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 cup 110-degree water
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1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
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4 large beaten eggs
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7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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8 ounces (2 sticks) cold butter
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Filling:
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2 1/2 pounds ground, not chopped, walnuts (they should look like sawdust)
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2 cups sugar
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1 to 2 cups scalded milk, depending on how finely ground the walnuts are
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Egg Wash:
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1 to 2 large eggs beaten with 1 teaspoon water per egg used
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