Portuguese Christmas Recipe: Bolo Rei (King Cake) – Sharp Blades

Ingredients

• 500g (4 cups) of all-purpose flour
• 100g (1/2 cup) of sugar
• 1 packet (11g) of dry yeast
• 125ml (1/2 cup) of warm milk
• 3 large eggs
• 100g (1/2 cup) of unsalted butter, softened
• Zest of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 150g (1 cup) of mixed dried fruits (raisins, apricots, figs)
• 100g (3/4 cup) of candied fruits
• 50g (1/3 cup) of chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts)
• 1 small figurine or a dried bean (optional, traditional surprise)
• Powdered sugar for dusting