As promised, here are just a few snapshops taken from all that Vasilopita making!
I may or may not have mentioned that this is very much a traditional New Year's cake containing a hidden gold coin symbolising good luck. These delicious cakes are a custom of the Greek Orthodox Church - the observance of Vasilopita, which began in the fourth century when a bishop, Saint Basil the Great, wanted to distribute money to the poor members of his division (without them knowing). St. Basil then commissioned the ladies of his church to bake sweetened bread, whilst he arranged to put in a gold coin in each bread. When the families cut into the bread that would nourish them, they were immensely surprised to find gold coins.
Although ours may not be real gold, we have slipped a gold coin in after they're baked! Enjoy!
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