Kalach (food)

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Kalach (Russian: кала́ч; Ukrainian: колач), also known as kolach or koloch), is a traditional Slavic bread used at various ritual meals.

[edit] Ukrainian tradition

Ukrainian kolachi (plural) are traditionally made by braiding dough made with wheat flour into ring-shaped or oblong forms.

It is a symbol 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.

[edit] External links

• Vegan kalach
• Slavski Kolach
• Ukrainian kolach