2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Knead bread even for everyday use, it is an exciting experience, and when done for a holiday, it is a ritual that creates a connection with the forces that govern life. That is why in the ritual bread, dedicated to one of the national holidays, there is both magic and rich symbolism.
Traditional techniques in the preparation of ritual breads are different in different parts of Bulgaria, but the common things are more and create a sense of unity of traditions.
The most characteristic of ritual bread is that it is usually made in a round shape, on a pie. Depending on the holiday, it is decorated with stylized dough figures of objects, animals or symbols, which we usually associate with the respective holiday.
Another feature is that strict requirements are met. For example, the bread is kneaded by virgins dressed in new clothes. Use only new yeast and pour the water in silence. Another command is to put a lighted candle next to it the ritual pie. This brings confidence that the participants in the celebration are protected from evil forces.
The one who will break the pie must be the owner of the house, or the oldest at the table. Everyone must cross themselves when they receive their share. A piece of ritual bread applies to all, including a section for working livestock and pets.
this is how to prepare the ritual pie for a holiday at home.
Necessary products:
1 kg of flour
50 g of live yeast or a packet of dry
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. sol
4 eggs
50 g butter
½ l of fresh milk
1 egg for spreading
Preparation:
Sift the flour into a wide pan and make a well in the middle. Yeast is added to the slightly warmed milk. Separately beat the yolks with the sugar until smooth. Proteins are also understood by salt. Add the yolks to the milk and yeast in a thin stream and pour all together into the well made in the flour. Add the egg whites and melted butter. Knead a soft dough and cover with a towel to rise.
When it doubles in volume, the dough is divided into three parts. The largest ball is placed in the middle of an oiled tray with fastening walls. The second piece is divided into two parts and thin wicks are made from them, which are twisted around each other. A braid is obtained, which is wrapped around the ball in the middle.
The figures are made from the smallest piece of dough. According to the holiday, they can be a bunch; Wheat; animals - lambs, chicks, fish; cross or angels and other religious symbols. The decorations are cut with cookie cutters or by hand. The formation of grape or cereal classes is done with the help of kitchen scissors or knives for food decoration. Finally, beat the egg and brush the bread without the decorative elements. They leave white to be noticed.
Baking the cake takes about 40 minutes at 180 degrees in the oven. The oven lid should not be opened during the first half of the baking time.
Shortly before the bread is ready, the crust is greased with butter to make it crispy. After subtraction ritual bread spray lightly with water and cover for half an hour with a towel.
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