SoCultures Magazine 2018 SoCultures Magazine November 2018 | Page 40

SoCultures November 2018
India & Russia
Nareznoy Baton or Bulka
So, if you happen to be visiting a Russian bakery shop and you spot written
“Khleb” in glittering neon lights, which in Russian means bread, don’t be surprise
d if you are not able to resist yourself. Well the Nareznoy bread stand out as it has
the distinct looks. Nazernoy has found its name from “Narezat” which means - to
slice…
A fairly chewy, and at times decorated with large notches, it’s a white bread. Its
top crusts and edges are called Gorbushki. The very end of the loaf bursting with
flavours, bursting with aromas, this bread is mostly used to make delicious Russian
sandwiches topped with butter called, Buterbrod. Russians keep themselves warm
in harsh winters eating hot soups like Shchi and Borscht, now these breads are
natural add ons.
Kalachi
It’s so much part of life in Russia. It’s indeed a favourite of all, making the dining
tables look more tempting with buttery -brown colours overshadowing. This is one
of the bakery products eaten in the mundane meals as well as a super delicacy too.
The villagers would buy Kalach returning from their works or ordinary town
people would enjoy the family gatherings with super delicious Kalach to also be
served in Porcelain crockery on impeccably decorated magnificent huge dining
tables of the Tsars. In fact, Kalachi was considered a very prestigious gift to be
offered to high dignitaries and patriarchs. In olden days, it would be given to the
servants going on a leave as a coin to be spent on a Kalach. This bread is ancient,
traditional with rich history. For some it’s not the bread but it’s a bun.
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