Three Kings Cake - Rick Bayless

Ingredients

• 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (280 grams) bread flour
• 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 tablespoon (11 grams) active dry yeast
• Zest from 1 orange
• 1/2 teaspoon orange flower water (optional)
• 2/3 cup (150 grams) milk
• 3 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 6 ounces (168 grams) unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 to 8 little “King Cake” babies
• 4 ounces (112 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (28 grams) powdered sugar
• 1 cup (140 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, preferably Mexican canela
• 1 egg
• An 8-ounce container guava and/or quince paste (or ones from any other fruits) (available at Mexican groceries or online, ate de guayaba or membrillo in Spanish)
• A little honey, agave syrup or rich simple syrup for final garnishes (if using)
• A small amount of candied orange rind or other candied fruit (if you like)