Baking Potica, a traditional Slovenian cake

Under the guidance of Grand hotel Union chef Janez Dolšak, who heads the Slovenian national cooks’ team, participants learn to bake the potica.
This traditional cake, found in almost every home during all major holidays, is prepared with a variety of fillings, the walnut one being among the favourites.

The first task is to prepare the dough and the filling, which takes 1.5 hours. About the same time is needed for the dough to rise, during which participants have time at leisure (short city tour, a visit to the open market, or just coffee or cocktail break). In the last hour, the cake is placed in a traditional ceramic mould and then into a pre-heated oven.