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Writer's pictureParisa Behboodi

How to Make Roscón de Reyes - A Traditional Spanish King's Cake


A deliciously decorated Roscón de Reyes with candied fruits and sugar toppings on top of a plate.
Enjoy a slice of this sweet and festive Roscón de Reyes, filled with flavor and tradition!

Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious and visually stunning Roscón de Reyes. This traditional Spanish dessert is a sweet, yeasted cake that is typically served on January 6th to celebrate Epiphany, the day the Three Wise Men visited the baby Jesus. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to experience a taste of Spain and add some excitement to their holiday celebrations.


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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest

  • 1 tsp grated orange zest

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1 tbsp water

  • Candied fruit (optional)

  • Pearl sugar (optional)

Nutrition Information:

  • Servings: 10-12 slices

  • Calories per serving: 365

  • Total Fat: 11.8g

  • Saturated Fat: 6.7g

  • Cholesterol: 93mg

  • Sodium: 260mg

  • Total Carbohydrates: 56.4g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4g

  • Sugars: 18.2g

  • Protein: 8g

Allergy Information:

  • Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs.

Time of Preparing:

  • 4 hours 30 minutes

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and set aside for 5 minutes.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, lemon and orange zest, and salt. Mix well.

  3. Add the yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together.

  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until it doubles in size.

  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal pieces.

  7. Shape each piece into a ring and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  8. Cover the dough rings with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

  9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  10. Brush the dough rings with beaten egg and decorate them with candied fruit and sliced almonds.

  11. Bake the Roscón de Reyes for 20-25 minutes, until it becomes golden brown.

  12. Once the Roscón de Reyes is cooked, let it cool before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Roscón de Reyes with family and friends!

 A close-up of the soft and fluffy texture of the Roscón de Reyes dough, with candied fruits.
Treat yourself to a bite of this delectable Roscón de Reyes, filled with creamy goodness and the perfect touch of sweetness.

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