Snowflake Bread

Overview

Snowflake bread is an old Sekhavi dessert made by flattening circles of dough and frying them in animal lard, then sprinkling them with powdered sugar. The dough is traditionally decorated before frying by stamping designs into it or cutting it into different shapes, most commonly a six-sided star to resemble a snowflake. Berries and/or syrup can be poured on the bread like a pancake. Snowflake bread is present at many gatherings year-round, but especially during Kelva's Eve right before winter or during Vala's Eve.

History

It is nigh impossible to trace down the Sekhavi who made the first snowflake bread, but it originated in the Sixth Age. It originated from the plain unleavened bread that the Sekhavi people ate, most likely from a housewife who used her creativity to cut the bread into shapes. Powdered maple sugar was growing in popularity during this time and turned ordinary fried bread into a delicacy. Stamps were made out of metal in order to press remarkably intricae designs into the bread. These typically depict knotwork, snowflakes, trees, animals, plants, or abstract designs. Some stamps would also cut the dough into a shape at the same time. There are frequent competitions to create the best snowflake bread for the new year, judging both by taste and by the designs in the bread.
As trade increased between the Sekhavi and nations such as Bolaan or Kieruska in the Tenth Age, snowflake bread spread to other parts of Istra. It is one of the only Sekhavi foods to become popular elsewhere. People were amazed that the "savage" people in the mountains could create such beautiful art out of their food. 
In the present day, Kianakae Da'Krithera has expressed that snowflake bread is her favorite dessert.

Item type

Consumable, Food / Drink

Creation Date

6th Age

Rarity

Common

Weight

3-6 oz

Dimensions

5-10 in