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Kolach (bread)
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| Alternative names | Kalach, Kulaç, Korovai, Karavai |
|---|---|
| Type | Sweet or savoury bread, ceremonial cake |
| Place of origin | Eastern Europe |
| Region or state | Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine |
| Created by | Early Slavs |
| Main ingredients | Wheat or rye flour |
Kolach or kalach is a traditional bread found in Central and Eastern European cuisines, commonly served during various special occasions – particularly wedding celebrations, Christmas, Easter, and Dożynki.[1] The name originates from the Old Slavonic word kolo (коло) meaning "circle" or "wheel".[2] Korovai is sometimes categorised as a type of kolach.[3]
- ^ Nokony, Vkka A. (1989). "The Ukrainian Museum of Canada". Material History Bulletin (Spring).
- ^ Brückner, Aleksander (1985). Słownik etymologiczny języka polskiego. Warszawa: Wiedza Powszechna. p. 247. ISBN 83-214-0410-3.
- ^ Szymanderska, Hanna (2005). Na polskim stole. Przepisy i tradycje szlacheckie. Warszawa: Świat Książki. p. 373. ISBN 83-247-0090-0.
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