Portuguese King Cake Recipe (Bolo Rei) | Food From Portugal

Portuguese King Cake Recipe (Bolo Rei) | Food From Portugal

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This Portuguese King Cake is filled with candied and dried fruits! It's a flavorful cake, very popular at Christmas and Three Kings Day!

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Ingredients

  • 375 grams (2 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon dry baker’s yeast
  • 75 ml (1/3 cup) water
  • 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Port wine
  • 50 grams (1/4 cup) margarine to room temperature
  • 75 grams (2 2/3 ounces) candied fruit
  • 75 grams (2 2/3 ounces) dried fruit
  • 1 medium egg for brushing
  • Candied fruit and dried fruit for garnish (about 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces))
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for garnish

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