 It can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes and may be decorated or left unadorned.Long ago, gata was baked in a tonir, but it is now baked in ovens.The bread is traditionally eaten at the feast of Candlemas, but is eaten during other festivities too or simply baked to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.. 

One popular variety is gata with "koritz" ("khoriz"), a filling that consists of flour, butter and sugar.