THE BRAIDED SWEET AND FESTIVE SOUL OF COZONAC

The Braided Sweet and Festive Soul of Cozonac

Cozonac is a rich, sweet, and aromatic braided bread that holds a cherished place in Romanian and Bulgarian holiday traditions, especially around Christmas, Easter, and New Year, made with a luxurious yeasted dough enriched with eggs, milk, butter, and sugar, and traditionally filled with a swirl of finely chopped walnuts, cocoa, rum-soaked raisins

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The Cheese Boat and Golden Heart of Khachapuri

Khachapuri is a rich, indulgent, and utterly comforting Georgian cheese bread that takes many regional forms but is perhaps best known in its Adjarian variation as a boat-shaped dough filled with molten cheese, baked until golden, and topped with a raw egg yolk and a pat of butter that melt into the center when stirred, creating a luscious, savory

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The Layered Sear and Stuffed Comfort of Paratha

Paratha is a beloved and richly satisfying Indian flatbread known for its flaky, buttery layers and golden crispness, made by folding, rolling, and pan-frying dough that can be left plain or stuffed with a variety of savory fillings, and enjoyed across the Indian subcontinent in countless regional variations that reflect local tastes, ingredients,

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