St. John the Baptist lived in the desert of southern Jordan Valley in absolute solitude, convinced that contrition and asceticism were essential to undertake the spiritual path and penetrate the mysteries of the world. It is believed that this holy mysteries deepened on to become a real magician with great powers granted by God. His feast is celebrated on the shortest night of the year, which over time has trasormado in a special night of magic practiced in many spells to ensure the love and success. In Italy and Spain is believed that during this holy night marked down to earth and bless the vegetation, rocks, water and all living beings.
takes place in Cataluña San Juan with bonfires on major streets and calls for parties festivals whose origins date to the collection of aromatic herbs: verbena, valerian and clover, which were beneficial if they cut that night. Fireworks are set off and eat the famous coca candied fruit and pine nuts. In other parts of Spain they eat, and at dawn, chocolate with churros. Coca
St. Joan
Ingredients: ½ kg flour
80 g sugar 50 g butter 3 eggs
10 g of salt grated rind of one lemon 50 g of yeast
beer candied fruit: orange, melon, cherries, etc. ..
milk and water that supports the mass
a tablespoon of condensed milk Place the flour
shaped volcano on the table. Add sugar in the center, lightly beaten eggs, grated lemon rind, butter, softened and sweetened condensed milk. Mix
the fingers, then add, little by little water or milk and knead until it forms a smooth paste. Allow to ferment for 20-30 minutes.
Then place the dough in a greased baking sheet and spread butter with 1 cm thick, oval shaping. Decorate the surface with chopped candied fruit and let it ferment again about 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar
the surface of the coca and cook at 180 º C temperature until puffy and golden present. Coca
The same can be done with pine nuts, marzipan, or fill with cream or angel hair.
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