What it is: A loaf-style cake sweetened with honey, one of the many richly symbolic foods traditionally served at Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sunset, Friday, Sept. 18.
Where it comes from: Jewish custom calls for serving sweet foods at Rosh Hashana to signify hopes for a sweet year to come. [...]
Ingredients :1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp salt
4 eggs
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