Roti Buaya

In addition to behavioral inspired crocodile, a symbol of loyalty embodied in a food-shaped bread that also has a special meaning. According to the Betawi people's belief, bread is also a symbol of economic stability. For the purpose, other than loyal to each other, the married couple also have a better future and can live well established. Therefore, no wonder if every time the wedding procession, the groom always carry a pair of large alligator bread, and a small alligator bread placed on top of bread crocodile symbolized as female crocodile. This reflects the groom's loyalty to the bride to have children and grandchildren. This tradition still continues to this day.

Unfortunately, the current crocodile bread is not easy to find in-store bakery. For that, for couples who are getting married should first message to the baker. And the price also varies depending on the size ordered, ie ranging from 50 thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars. That has included a sense of bread, baskets, and complementary accessories. "Bread crocodile is the celebration cake, so not every day there. If you want to buy must be first message," said Joko, one of the cakes in the market traders weeks.

Indeed, for residents who already terbisa make bread, not too difficult to make bread this crocodile. Because, basically very simple ingredients, ie flour, sugar, margarine, salt, yeast, milk powder, eggs and dye. The entire material is mixed and stirred until blended and smooth, then shaped like a crocodile. Once the form then dioven / bake until cooked.