From central Europe, probably Poland, potica is a dense, sweet nut pastry cut from tightly rolled loaves. Small cracks often appear on the surface of the loaves as they bake, but they in no way detract from the beautifully golden brown crust or the mouth-watering flavor.
Grinding Nuts
Use a food processor to speed the process of grinding the walnuts. Add some of the sugar so the nuts don’t turn to paste.