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How to make decorations for Slava bread

Traditional recipe and step-by-step instructions

Decorating Slava bread is a deeply rooted tradition in Serbian Orthodox families. Each decoration carries the symbolism of blessing, fertility, faith, and community. Below, we provide a proven recipe and detailed instructions for making white decorations for Slava bread, as passed down through generations.

Recipe for decorative dough

Ingredients:

• 140 g all-purpose flour
• 50 g cornstarch
• 100 ml water
• teaspoon of salt (to keep decorations white)

Preparation:

1. Mix all dry ingredients.
2. Gradually add water.
3. First combine with a mixer, then knead by hand until smooth.
4. The dough should have a firm texture, like playdough.
5. Roll out the dough to a maximum thickness of 3 mm.
6. Sprinkle both sides of the dough with flour to prevent sticking.

Tip:
If the dough is too soft, add a little more flour and knead again.

Let the dough rest for 2–3 minutes before shaping.

If wrapped in foil or a bag and stored in the refrigerator, it can be used the next day.

Making decorations

1. Press the mold (only the stamp, without the frame) into the floured dough.
2. Carefully place the mold frame around the already embossed motif.
3. Gently press the frame with your fingers to separate the decoration.
4. Do not press too hard so as not to damage the shape.

If the dough is properly prepared, the decoration will separate easily.

Placing decorations on the Slava bread

1. Mix 1 teaspoon of flour with a little water (yogurt consistency).
2. Brush the back of the decoration with a soft brush.
3. Place the decorations on the already baked, preferably still warm bread.
4. Return the bread to the oven at 200°C for 7–10 minutes.

Important:
Never coat the decoration with oil.

Mold maintenance

The molds are made of biodegradable plastic and do not tolerate high temperatures.

• Wash by hand, in cold or lukewarm water
• Use soft sponges
• Never wash in the dishwasher

DEUTSCH

Slavski-Kolač-Dekorationen selbst herstellen

Traditionelles Rezept und Anleitung

Der slavski kolač ist das Herz jeder Slava. Seine Verzierungen stehen symbolisch für Glauben, Segen, Familie und Dankbarkeit. Dieses traditionelle Rezept zeigt Schritt für Schritt, wie klassische weiße Dekorationen hergestellt werden.

Rezept für Dekorationsteig

Zutaten:

• 140 g Mehl
• 50 g Speisestärke
• 100 ml Wasser
• 1 Teelöffel Salz (für weiße Farbe)

Zubereitung:

1. Trockene Zutaten vermischen.
2. Wasser langsam hinzufügen.
3. Zuerst mit dem Mixer, dann von Hand kneten.
4. Der Teig soll fest sein, ähnlich wie Knetmasse.
5. Teig auf maximal 3 mm ausrollen.
6. Ober- und Unterseite bemehlen.

Tipp:
Ist der Teig zu weich, mehr Mehl einkneten.

Teig 2–3 Minuten ruhen lassen.

Gut verpackt im Kühlschrank hält er bis zum nächsten Tag.

Herstellung der Dekorationen

1. Den Stempel in den bemehlten Teig drücken.
2. Den Rahmen vorsichtig um das Motiv setzen.
3. Mit den Fingern den Rahmen leicht andrücken.
4. Nicht zu viel Druck ausüben.

Anbringen auf dem Slavski Kolač

1. 1 TL Mehl mit wenig Wasser mischen (Joghurt-Konsistenz).
2. Rückseite der Dekoration bestreichen.
3. Auf den gebackenen, noch warmen Kolač legen.
4. Bei 200°C 7–10 Minuten nachbacken.

Wichtig:
Dekorationen niemals mit Öl bestreichen.

Pflege der Ausstechformen

• Nur von Hand reinigen
• Kaltes oder lauwarmes Wasser
• Keine Spülmaschine

ENGLISH

How to Make Traditional Slava Bread Decorations

Authentic recipe and step-by-step guide

Decorating the Slava bread is a deeply rooted Serbian Orthodox tradition. Each ornament carries symbolic meaning of faith, blessing, and family unity. Below is a traditional and reliable method to create classic white decorations.

Decoration Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

• 140 g flour
• 50 g cornstarch
• 100 ml water
• 1 teaspoon salt (to keep decorations white)

Preparation:

1. Mix all dry ingredients.
2. Gradually add water.
3. Combine with mixer, then knead by hand.
4. Dough should be firm, like modeling clay.
5. Roll out to max 3 mm thickness.
6. Flour both sides well.

Tip:
If too soft, add more flour and knead again.

Let rest for 2–3 minutes before shaping.

Stored airtight in the fridge, usable the next day.

Creating the Decorations

1. Press the stamp into floured dough.
2. Carefully place the cutter frame around it.
3. Lightly press with fingers to separate.
4. Avoid excessive pressure.

Attaching to Slava Bread

1. Mix 1 tsp flour with a little water (yogurt consistency).
2. Brush the back of each decoration.
3. Place onto baked, preferably warm bread.
4. Bake again at 200°C for 7–10 minutes.

Important:
Never coat decorations with oil.

Cutter Care

• Hand wash only
• Cold or lukewarm water
• Never dishwasher safe