Geographic Areas For Nut Roll Consumption in U.S.
Nut rolls are popular across the United States, with the more traditional varieties and preparations being made in areas with large Central European settlements, such as the Iron Range of Minnesota and Butte, Montana (where it is known by the Slovenian name potica and the Croatian, regional Slovenian, and Serbian name povitica). As such, povitica, as well as Cornish pasties, are considered one of the traditional state foods of Montana, regardless of ethnic group. Nut rolls are also an essential part of Christmas celebrations in southwestern Pennsylvania. They were introduced there by Central European immigrants, but have been widely adopted by most ethnic groups in the region.
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