This sweet, braided bread is the heart of the Bulgarian Easter table. Its high rise during baking symbolizes the growth of faith and the sweetness of life. A well-made kozunak should be "on threads" (peeling away in long, soft strands) and is often studded with raisins or walnuts.
Place the kozunak in the center. Surround it with a variety of eggs. While the red egg is king, others are often decorated using the "wax-resist" method or dyed with onion skins and leaf patterns for a natural, earthy aesthetic. velikdenska_kosnicka
Use a hand-woven wicker or straw basket. Line it with a "mesal" —a traditional Bulgarian cloth, usually white with red embroidery or lace edges. This sweet, braided bread is the heart of