Bread for Ukrainians is not only an integral part of the meal but also a national heritage. It is called "God's gift," "breadwinner," and "holy" and is perceived as a symbol of life. Therefore, bread is not only an everyday food product but also an element of various rituals. Customs related to Ukrainian bread Respect for bread is brought up in children from childhood. Parents taught the child to eat each piece to the last crumb from an early age. At the very least, you can collect leftovers and...
Kalach
Kalach – is considered to be ritual bread, one of the main attributes on weddings and some other Ukrainian feasts. Kalach usually has theoval form with a hole in the middle. It is mostly popular in the West Ukraine, while korovai is famous in other Ukrainian regions. Baking of kalach is culinary art. If you wonder how it is possible to create such marvelous ornaments from the dough, below you can see the recipe of a classic kalach. Ingredients: 200 g (7 oz) sugar 200 ml milk 1 tbsp of yeast...