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  • When the rosca is cut, everyone whose slice contains a doll must cooperate for the final party of the season on February 2.

    December In Oaxaca 2006

  • When the rosca is cut, everyone whose slice contains a doll must cooperate for the final party of the season on February 2.

    December In Oaxaca 2006

  • Some curmudgeons joke that the only thing worse than a small piece of rosca is a large one.

    Christmas 2002

  • Bake until the rosca is a deep golden brown, and the bottom sounds somewhat hollow when you thump it with your finger, 35 to 40 minutes.

    Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

  • For example, every January 6th people gather to cut special bread called the rosca de los reyes (king's crown or Magi bread) and whoever finds a tiny plastic doll hidden in the dough buys tamales on February 2nd for everyone present.

    The State Of Morelos - An Overview 2008

  • For example, every January 6th people gather to cut special bread called the rosca de los reyes (king's crown or Magi bread) and whoever finds a tiny plastic doll hidden in the dough buys tamales on February 2nd for everyone present.

    The State Of Morelos - An Overview 2008

  • "The 'rosca' signifies unity, a family's unity and bond," Robles said.

    Brownsville Herald : 2010

  • The person who finds the little doll in his or her helping of rosca becomes a godparent to the baby and must host a party on el día de la candelaria or Candlemas, February 2nd, for all those who shared the bread on Epiphany.

    Authentic Mexican foods delivered to your door 2009

  • If when you cut the rosca a little figure of a baby is found, then you get the oportunity to buy tamales and hot chocolate to celebrate the Candelaria on February 2nd (I already have 5 little babies!).

    �No hagan rosca! 2009

  • I have a big slice of rosca set aside for anyone who can interpret "¡No hagas rosca!", and I will keep it in the freezer until you can come to Xalapa to claim it.

    �No hagan rosca! 2009

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