Kalach (Russian:
кала́ч;
Ukrainian: колач),
also known as kolach or koloch), is a
traditional Slavic bread used at various ritual meals.
Ukrainian tradition
Ukrainian kolachi (plural) is traditionally made by braiding dough made with wheat flour into ring-shaped or oblong forms.
It is a symbol of of luck, prosperity, and good bounty. It is traditionally prepared for Svyat Vechir (Holy Supper), the traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve ritual, most often 3 round breads stacked one atop the other with a candle in the middle.
Kolaches are also featured at memorial services.
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Categories: Christmas food