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Ćetenija, the Bosnian cake that women prepare in groups – Italian Cuisine


Ćetenija is a Bosnian dessert with a special charm because the preparation is like a folkloristic ritual in which the protagonists are the women of the villages

One of the oldest Bosnian sweets is ćetenija, so simple for the ingredients that it requires as complex for the preparation, it contains in itself the popular folklore and a typical ritual of cold winter evenings. It is in this period, in fact, that the families, and the women in particular, they sit in a circle around a table and, modeling by hand with extraordinary teamwork, what is a mixture based on sugar, flour and waterthey spend their time pleasantly together, often listening to traditional music.

Recipe and preparation of the sweet cake

To cook ćetenija we start with the toasting the flour, which should be baked in the oven at a low temperature for about two hours, until it is golden. In the meantime we proceed to the preparation of the dough based on sugar, water and a little lemon. The ingredients are heated together until the mixture is caramelized, elastic and dark brown. At this point it is removed from the stove and, with oiled hands, comes shaped until it has the shape of a ring. It is at this point that, traditionally, the social component of the preparation of the dessert takes over. The caramelized circle is in fact placed on a wooden surface on which the flour has been previously distributed and the women who sit in a circle, usually five or six, begin to pull and shape, one at a time, the dough until it is thin. The work of ćetenija requires little effort and time on the part of women, but the participatory aspect makes it all enjoyable and enjoyable. The dessert is considered ready when these sweet filaments similar to cotton they are completed and laid one on top of the other, and then left to cool, outside or near a window. Needless to say that in the final stages the sugar threads are cut into small pieces and served to all those present, in small portions, for the umpteenth moment of conviviality and sharing.

The ćetenija ritual, yesterday and today

The process of preparation of ćetenija, as we have seen, has one strong social component. During the various steps, the guests sip Bosnian coffee and sing national traditional songs. Everything takes place in a cheerful atmosphere, between talk and laughter. In short, this dessert brings people together and helps to perpetuate a strong sense of identity in families. Once upon a time the ritual also represented a precious opportunity for the young people of the village to know each other and converse or to attract the beloved person to himself.
Nowadays ćetenija is prepared as much in homes as it is outdoors, in the street, often within neighborhood initiatives with lots of public performances.
Although ćetenija is still a beloved dessert in Bosnia, in the rest of the world it is almost unknown. This is because, despite its undeniable charm, the Bosnian authorities do not do much to promote the country's cultural heritage.

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Photo: Bosnian sweet cetenjia; Medžlis islamske zajednice Srebrenik

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Buckwheat cake with blueberry jam: gluttonous and gluten-free – Italian Cuisine

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With the scents of South Tyrol, this cake will win you over at the first taste! Try it for breakfast, but also after dinner with a scoop of ice cream

There buckwheat cake with blueberry jam It is a sweet of South Tyrolean tradition that you can often find on the tables of hotels and bed and breakfasts for breakfast. Easy and quick to prepare, it has a decisive flavor, not at all cloying and a soft and soft consistency, perfect for the summer.

Buckwheat, naturally gluten free

The main feature of this cake is to be made with the buckwheat, a pseudo-cereal of the Polygon family, naturally gluten-free. The cake made with buckwheat flour is for this reason perfect for all those who suffer from celiac disease or intolerance to this wheat protein. In addition, buckwheat is rich in iron and magnesium, fiber and an important flavonoid, the rutin, which contributes to the elasticity of blood vessels, reducing the risk of bleeding.

Homemade blueberry jam

To make one blueberry jam easy and fast, get yourself 1 kg of blueberries, 400 g of brown sugar and a limonis. First, leave the blueberries, washed and dried, in a bowl with the juice of the squeezed lemon, a little grated peel and sugar. Stir and leave to flavor for at least three hours. Then transfer everything to a pot and cook for 35 minutes. Pour into the already sterilized glass jars, close and leave them upside down to obtain the vacuum.

The recipe for buckwheat cake with blueberry jam

Ingredients

250 g buckwheat flour, 6 eggs, 200 g brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, 250 g shelled almonds, 200 g blueberry jam, 250 g butter, 1 bag of baking powder.

Method

First let the butter soften at room temperature and then add it with the sugar, stirring until a cream has formed. Stir in the egg yolks one at a time, then add the flour, baking powder and ground almonds. Whisk the egg whites and add them gradually to the mixture with the flour and mix well. Grease a pan, flour it and pour the mixture. Bake in a hot oven at 180 degrees for 45 minutes. When it has cooled, cut it in half and stuff it with the blueberry jam. Replace half of the cake, sprinkle with icing sugar, add it with a scoop of ice cream and serve.

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In the tutorial, some suggestions for a perfect cake

Invisible potato cake – Italian Cuisine

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Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut into thin slices with a mandolin or a smooth blade.

Put them in a large saucepan, fill them completely with slightly salted cold water, bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes (the time depends on the thickness of the potato slices: they must be soft but without starting to sfarsi).
Drain and cool.

Meanwhile, prepare the batter: beat the eggs with milk, then add flour, parmesan, salt and pepper and continue to whisk with a whisk until smooth and homogeneous.

Add the potatoes, stir gently, then pour into the mold covered with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven at 180 ° C: the surface of the cake should be golden and slightly crisp.

Your invisible potato cake is ready: gently shake it from the mold and serve immediately.

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