Načini oblikovanja uskršnje pogače (Ways to shape Easter traditional bread)

Dekorativno oblikovanje uskršnje pogače ima simbolično značenje u tradiciji. Različiti oblici predstavljaju obnovu života, porodicu, blagostanje i duhovnost. Osim estetskog efekta, pravilno oblikovanje utiče i na ravnomerno pečenje i strukturu testa.

Najčešći dekorativni oblici:

1. Pletenica

Jedan od najtradicionalnijih oblika.

Priprema: 

Testo podeliti na 3 ili 4 jednaka valjka. Isplesti kao pletenicu za kosu. Formirati krug ili ostaviti duguljast oblik. Krajeve dobro spojiti da se ne razdvoje tokom pečenja.

Simbolika: zajedništvo i povezanost porodice

2. Venac

Vrlo popularan uskršnji oblik.

Priprema: 

Od dva ili tri valjka testa napraviti pletenicu. Spojiti krajeve u krug. U sredinu se često stavlja obojeno kuvano jaje pre pečenja

Simbolika: večnost i ciklus života

3. Cvet

Dekorativan i atraktivan izgled.

Priprema: 

Testo podeliti na 5–6 kuglica. Jednu kuglu postaviti u sredinu. Ostale rasporediti oko nje kao latice. Mogu se praviti zaseci makazama za efekat cveta

Simbolika: proleće i novi početak.

4. Krst

Tradicionalan verski motiv.

Priprema: Oblikovati okruglu pogaču. Preko pogače postaviti dve trake testa u obliku krsta. Po želji ukrasiti malim kuglicama testa

Simbolika: duhovnost i praznik.

5. Pletena korpa

Svečan i bogat izgled.

Priprema: Napraviti okruglu osnovu pogače. Sa strane dodati isprepletane trake testa. U sredinu se može staviti dekoracija od testa ili jaje.

Simbolika: blagostanje i bogata trpeza.

Decorative shaping of Easter traditional bread has a symbolic meaning in tradition. Different shapes represent the renewal of life, family, prosperity and spirituality. In addition to the aesthetic effect, proper shaping also affects the even baking and structure of the dough.

The most common decorative shapes:

1. Braid

One of the most traditional shapes.

Preparation:

Divide the dough into 3 or 4 equal rolls. Braid like a hair braid. Form a circle or leave an oblong shape. Connect the ends well so that they do not separate during baking.

Symbolism: togetherness and family bonding.

2. Wreath

A very popular Easter shape.

Preparation:

Make a braid out of two or three rolls of dough. Connect the ends into a circle. A colored boiled egg is often placed in the middle before baking.

Symbolism: eternity and the cycle of life.

3. Flower

Decorative and attractive appearance.

Preparation:

Divide the dough into 5–6 balls. Place one ball in the middle. Arrange the others around it like petals. You can make notches with scissors for a flower effect.

Symbolism: spring and a new beginning.

4. Cross

Traditional religious motif.

Preparation: Shape a round loaf. Place two strips of dough in the shape of a cross over the loaf. Decorate with small balls of dough if desired.

Symbolism: spirituality and a holiday.

5. Woven basket

Festive and rich look.

Preparation: Make a round base for the loaf. Add intertwined strips of dough on the sides. You can place a dough decoration or an egg in the middle.

Symbolism: prosperity and a rich table.