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In the Bulgarian Orthodox church tradition, Zhito is a sweet dish made at a person’s panahzda, a ceremony of commemoration after their death. In old times, the abundance or lack of wheat could determine life and death. 2 c soft wheat berries, hulled or shelled1
6 eggs1/3 c sugar3/ 4 c Marsala wine1 ts lemon zest1 ts vanilla extractstrawberries, raspberries, biscotti Place egg yolks and sugar in a roundbottomed stainless steel bowl. Add grated lemon and the vanilla extract, whisk well. Pour in the Marsala wine. Half-fill a pot with
For the Paste300 g ground almonds180 g confectionery sugar300 g candied orange peels40 g candied melon (Fairwqy Market) 30 g candied lemon peels3 tbs orange flower water2 tbs apricot jamorange liquor to adjust the consistency For the Icing150 g confectionery sugar1 egg white1 tbs lemon
Lelia (ant ) Gergana1 packet (1/ 4 oz) dry yeast8 oz butter at room temperature1 ts salt1 ts vanilla extract3 c all purpose flour1 c powdered sugar1/2 c walnut pieces Turn the oven on 350 F. Mix the yeast with 1/3 c warm water. Combine
Lelia ( aunt) Ganlra1/2 c dry white wine (or whole milk)2/3 c oil, neutral like canola or sunflower1 tbs baking powder2 c flour1 c pea size cut pieces Turkish Delight1 c pea size cut pieces walnuts1 c powdered sugar mixed with2 ts vanilla powderMix together