Masnitza

Dough

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 1/2-3 3/4 cups flour

Filling

• 4 (10 ounce) packages english walnuts, finely ground
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 lemon, juice of

Directions

1. 1

   For the Filling:.

2. 2

   Combine the nuts, sugar and water and cook for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the lemon juice and let cool.

4. 4

   For the Dough:.

5. 5

   Dissolve the yeast in water.

6. 6

   Stir in the milk, sugar, salt, egg and butter.

7. 7

   Mix in flour until dough is easy to handle.

8. 8

   Turn out onto lightly floured board; let stand 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Knead until smooth and elastic.

10. 10

    Round up into greased bowl and turn to coat.

11. 11

    Cover with damp cloth and let rise until double in size, about 2 hours.

12. 12

    Punch down, round up on board and let rest 15 minutes.

13. 13

    Roll dough out paper thin on a floured cloth into a rectangle approximately 20x30 inches.

14. 14

    Spread filling over dough. Starting at wide side, lift cloth and let dough roll up like a jelly-roll. Seal edges. Roll like a snail. Place on greased oblong cookie sheet and let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 325°F for 40-45 minutes. Let cool before slicing.