Bolo Rei (King Cake - Festive Intricate)
A recipe from Portugal.
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Nutrition (per serving)
380Calories
8 gProtein
48 gCarbs
18 gFat
24 gSugar
120 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 500 g Strong flour
- 150 ml Warm milk
- 25 g Fresh yeast
- 150 g Sugar
- 4 + 1 yolk for glaze Eggs
- 150 g Butter (soft)
- 200 g Candied fruit and nuts mix
- 150 g Dried fruit (raisins, etc.)
- Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
Method
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let activate 10 minutes.
- In large bowl mix flour, remaining sugar, citrus zest. Make well, add yeast mixture, eggs and soft butter. Knead 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add dried fruit and half candied mix. Knead to incorporate.
- Form into ball, place in oiled bowl, cover and rise in warm place 2-3 hours until doubled.
- Shape into large ring on baking tray (hide small dried bean/fava inside dough if traditional). Let rise again 1 hour. Brush with egg yolk, decorate with remaining candied fruit/nuts.
- Bake 180°C 40-50 minutes until deep golden. Cool completely. Traditionally eaten Twelfth Night with whoever gets bean makes next cake.
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