New year in Greek-"Vasilopita"
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Undoubtedly, in the contest "new year tastes of the planet" should involve pie with the sonorous name "Vasilopita" - the main character of the Greek of the new year feast. Pie baked from unleavened dough, sparing no additives and spices that make almost every family vasilopita the individual. And when the clock had struck, the New year has come, on the second lights, turn on again, congratulate each other and cut Vasilopita. A piece of the Christmas pie must get everyone in the family. Even if someone is missing, the piece store to the meeting. Sometimes separate piece for those who never seen: for the virgin Mary, St. Basil, or even (hush!) kallikantzaroi, creatures, is most similar to goblins. That's such an archaic sacrifice. But the most fascinating ritual Vasilopita is the search for coins. The coin is hiding before baking the dough, and whoever finds it in their slice, will be in the coming year especially lucky.
Ingredients for New year in Greek-"Vasilopita"
- Flour - 1 kg
- Leavening agent - 50 g
- Sugar - 400 g
- Chicken egg - 2 PCs
- Orange juice - 200 g
- Orange zest - 1 piece
- Butter - 400 g
- Salt
- Cranberry - 400 g
- Walnuts - 400 g
Step by step instruction of cooking New year in Greek-"Vasilopita"
Шаг 1
Mix in a bowl the flour, baking powder, salt.
Шаг 2
Separately beat the butter, gradually adding sugar.
Шаг 3
Add eggs, mix well.
Шаг 4
In the received mix add flour, grind - the dough should be dry and crumbly.
Шаг 5
The orange zest and orange juice, mix thoroughly.
Шаг 6
Add cranberries and walnuts, gently mix to the cranberries remained intact.
Шаг 7
Prepare the form, greased with butter and sprinkled with flour.
Шаг 8
Put the dough in, bake at 180 degrees for about 50 minutes.
Шаг 9
Bon appetit and happy New year!
