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Bread, Three Kings - Rosca de Reyes
Recipe By :Ingrid Hoffmann
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Holidays
Low Fat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 ounce active dry yeast -- (1 pkt)
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup dried figs -- cut into strips, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup candied orange peel -- cut into strips,
plus more for garnish
1/4 cup candied lemon peel -- cut into strips, plus
more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped candied cherries -- plus more whole
for garnish
2 tablespoons light rum
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter -- (1/2 stick)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour -- (3 1/2 to 4)
3 large eggs -- divided
Water
Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
Prep: 35 min
Inactive: 1 hr
Cook: 40 min
In a small bowl, combine the yeast and warm water; stir to blend. Let
stand until the yeast comes alive and starts to foam, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Put all of the candied fruit in small bowl and drizzle the rum on
top. Let stand for 15 minutes to 1 hour to infuse the flavor.
In a small pot, warm the milk over medium heat. Add the sugar,
butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix 3 1/2 cups flour, 2 eggs, yeast mixture, milk
mixture, and the rum soaked candied fruits, mixing very well until
the dough gathers into a ball. If the dough is too wet, Add
additional flour, a little at a time, if needed to form a soft dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until
it's smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Put the ball of dough back
into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and set
aside in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour.
Remove the dough from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured
surface. Using your palms, roll the dough into a long rope. Shape the
coil into a ring, sealing the ends together. Insert a little doll or
coin into the bread from the bottom, if desired. Line a baking pan
with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully
transfer the dough ring to the prepared baking pan.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of water to
make an egg wash, and brush the top of the bread. Decoratively
garnish the top of the bread with more candied fruit and bake for 35
to 40 minutes until the cake is golden.
Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Cook's Note: Let your guests know there is a little doll or coin
inserted inside.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 386 Calories; 9g Fat (20.5%
calories from fat); 9g Protein; 66g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
96mg Cholesterol; 318mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean
Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 1/2 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.