Three Kings Cake

Name: Three Kings Cake
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)

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Experience the rich tradition of Three Kings Cake (Rosca de Reyes) from Rick Bayless, featuring a streusel topping and colorful fruit pastes—essential for celebrating Epiphany in Mexico.

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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)