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If a woman was near to
confinement, the people used to remark " There'll be bread and cheese in that
house in a short time". This expression stemmed from the fact that it was
customary from the birth of the child to its baptism to keep a wooden hoop
(dollan) of loaves and cheese in the room where the woman was
confined.
The gossips who came to visit her
would freely partake of the food, and small pieces of bread and cheese called
"blithe meat" were scattered around the house for the
fairies.
When the child was taken to church to
be baptised, the woman who carried it also carried some bread and cheese. This
was presented to the first person she met - a gesture which was believed to
preserve the child from evil influence.
2 lb. of Wholewheat Flour
1
Tablespoon of salt
3 1/2 Cups of Warm
Water
Mix together the flour and salt,
and gradually add the water, using a spoon to mix, until the dough begins to
form. Then, mixing with the hands, add the rest of the water, until the dough
is of earlobe consistency. Knead for five minutes. Cover with a damp towel and
leave in a warm place for 12 - 24 hours.
Knead
again and put the dough in oiled bread tins. Make a slit in the top of the
loaves and let prove in a warm place for a further four
hours.
Bake at 350 deg F (regulo 4) for half
an hour, then turn up the heat to 400 deg F (regulo 5) for three quarters to
one hour.
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