Recipe: Potica

Potica

Dough:


2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast

1/4 cup warm milk (105 to 115 degrees)

1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup sugar

3 tablespoons plus 5 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1/3 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces

6 egg yolks

Filling:

1/2 cup honey

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

1 pound walnuts, pecans or almonds, ground (about 4 cups)

3 eggs, separated

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon