Sourdough King Cake Recipe

Name: Sourdough King Cake Recipe
Ingredients: Active sourdough starter: 1 cup (240g) Fed within 6 hours; Warm whole milk: 1/2 cup (120ml); Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g); Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (57g) Melted and cooled; Large eggs: 2 Room temperature; All-purpose flour: 4 to 4 1/2 cups (480-540g) Start with less, add as needed; Salt: 1 tsp (6g); Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp; Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150g) packed for rich caramel notes; Unsalted butter: 1/3 cup (75g), softened for smooth spreading; Chopped pecans: 1/2 cup (60g); Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g) for a smooth glaze; Milk: 2-3 tbsp to thin the glaze; Vanilla extract: 1 tsp for subtle flavor; Colored sugars: Purple, green, and gold (about 1/4 cup each) to sprinkle as decoration

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Sourdough King Cake brings a fresh twist to a beloved Mardi Gras tradition. This recipe combines the tangy depth of sourdough with the festive flavors of cinnamon, sugar, and vibrant icing. It's a...

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Ingredients

Active sourdough starter: 1 cup (240g) Fed within 6 hours
Warm whole milk: 1/2 cup (120ml)
Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (57g) Melted and cooled
Large eggs: 2 Room temperature
All-purpose flour: 4 to 4 1/2 cups (480-540g) Start with less, add as needed
Salt: 1 tsp (6g)
Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150g) packed for rich caramel notes
Unsalted butter: 1/3 cup (75g), softened for smooth spreading
Chopped pecans: 1/2 cup (60g)
Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g) for a smooth glaze
Milk: 2-3 tbsp to thin the glaze
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp for subtle flavor
Colored sugars: Purple, green, and gold (about 1/4 cup each) to sprinkle as decoration