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Walnut Roll Gužvara

Name: Walnut Roll Gužvara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Croatian
Ingredients: 450g Flour; 55g Caster Sugar; 2 parts Yeast; 1/2 tsp Salt; 6 oz Milk; 2 Beaten Eggs; 30g Butter; 140g Walnuts; 85g Butter; 85g Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Cinnamon; To Glaze Milk; To Glaze Icing Sugar

Walnut Roll Gužvara is a classic Croatian dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Flour, Caster Sugar, Yeast, Milk, Eggs, Butter, Walnuts, Butter, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Milk and Icing Sugar, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Croatian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Black Risotto.

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Ingredients

Flour450g
Caster Sugar55g
Yeast2 parts
Salt1/2 tsp
Milk6 oz
Eggs2 Beaten
Butter30g
Walnuts140g
Butter85g
Brown Sugar85g
Cinnamon1 tsp
MilkTo Glaze
Icing SugarTo Glaze

Step-by-Step Instructions

13 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Mix all the ingredients for the dough together and knead well.

Step 2⏱️ 2 hours

Cover the dough and put to rise until doubled in size which should take about 2 hours.

Step 3

Knock back the dough and knead lightly.

Step 4

Divide the dough into two equal pieces; roll each piece into an oblong about 12 inches by 8 inches.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Mix the filling ingredients together and divide between the dough, spreading over each piece.

Step 6

Roll up the oblongs as tightly as possible to give two 12 inch sausages.

Step 7

Place these side by side, touching each other, on a greased baking sheet.

Step 8⏱️ 40 minutes

Cover and leave to rise for about 40 minutes.

Step 9

Heat oven to 200ºC (425ºF).

Step 10🥧 Bake⏱️ 30-35 minutes

Bake for 30-35 minutes until well risen and golden brown.

Step 11

Bread should sound hollow when the base is tapped.

Step 12

Remove from oven and brush the hot bread top with milk.

Step 13

Sift with a generous covering of icing sugar.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Walnut Roll Gužvara carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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