Three Kings Cake (Rosca de Reyes) Recipe

Three Kings Cake (Rosca de Reyes) Recipe

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Three Kings Cake (or bread), also known as Rosca de Reyes, is closely allied with the traditions around the Epiphany (January 6th).

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Bread machine
  • Kitchen scale
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Ramekin
  • Kitchen shears
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Airtight container
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup (152g) milk
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3 1/4 cups (390g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (57g) chopped nuts
  • 3/4 cup (90g) King Arthur Fruitcake Fruit Blend, or dried mixed fruits
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, orange zest, or lime zest*
  • candied red cherries and/or candied orange peel
  • almonds, pecans, cashews, or walnuts, toasted and sliced

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