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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
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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
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Some curmudgeons joke that the only thing worse than a small piece of rosca is a large one.
Christmas 2002
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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
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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.
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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.
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"The 'rosca' signifies unity, a family's unity and bond," Robles said.
Brownsville Herald : 2010
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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.
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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
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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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