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Kalács (pronounced [ˈkɒlaːtʃ]) is a Hungarian sweet bread, usually baked in a braided form, and traditionally considered an Easter food. The word comes from the Slavic languages and refers to the original rounded form of the bread.[1] Similar types of bread also exist in other Central European and Eastern European countries, such as Kalach in Ukraine and Russia.

Preparation

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Until the end of the 19th century, the preparation of kalács was similar to that of everyday bread; the difference was in the shape, and in the better/quality flour used for the kalács. Nowadays kalács is prepared from a richer dough, enriched with milk and eggs as well.[2] Kalács is baked in an oven or brick oven, sometimes directly on the stones of the brick oven, or on a baking sheet.

References

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  1. ^ Balassa Iván (1980). Magyar néprajz. Budapest: Corvina Kiadó. ISBN 963-13-0946-0. Retrieved 2008-10-04. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Ortutay Gyula (1979). Magyar néprajzi lexikon II. (F–Ka). Budapest: Akadémiai. ISBN 963-05-1287-4. Retrieved 2008-10-04.

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