Since ancient times, Christmas has been fraught with a kind of witchcraft and charm. And how many different traditions are associated with this holiday: this is fortune-telling, and festivities, and, of course, carols. A small Christmas story, superbly constructed according to the semantic structure, carries sincerity and joy.
Carols are referred to as Russian folk folklore, and it also means a special meal that is served to the performers of these tunes. Baked small buns made from unleavened rye dough with various baked goods, spreads, liqueurs and fillings.
By the way, this treat is very common in Finland. They are served there, as an appetizer, to the first or second course, or to coffee at breakfast. Surprisingly, in Finland this food is considered a national dish and is called wickets. At the same time, in different regions of this country, they are prepared in different ways. Only the dough remains unchanged - unleavened from rye flour.
Making Christmas carols is an entertaining affair, perhaps due to the general atmosphere of the holiday. It is not difficult to surprise and please your loved ones with this treat, and most importantly, it will not take you much time. To prepare it, you will need 1 glass of milk (yogurt, water), 2 glasses of rye flour, a little salt. Very often, rye flour is mixed with wheat flour, in equal proportions, to make the buns softer and more flavorful. From these ingredients, you need to knead the dough and leave it for 30-40 minutes, covered with a napkin or paper towel. After that, the dough is rolled into a rope and cut into equal small pieces. Now you can roll out thin cakes of various shapes: triangular, oval or round. Next, any filling is laid out, the ends of the dough are bent and the food is sent for baking in a preheated oven. Carols are prepared at a temperature of 200-220 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Hot baked buns are greased with ghee or butter and sour cream. Sweet carols are served with milk, mead or tea. Treat all your loved ones, relatives and friends with this dish, telling the story of the origin of this treat. Perhaps, over time, this tradition will revive.
