Dreikonigskuchen / 3 Kings' Cake / Epiphany Cake

1. 1

   Mix flour, sugar, salt and lemon in a bowl.

2. 2

   Melt the butter and add the cold milk.

3. 3

   Dissolve yeast in water and add two teaspoons of sugar.

4. 4

   Stir the eggs and add flour mix of 1.

5. 5

   Knead to a soft dough.

6. 6

   Add sultanas and the token and distribute them evenly in the dough.

7. 7

   Tear dough apart and form six or eight pieces the size of a fist.

8. 8

   You may form one bigger piece as the center piece of the cake.

9. 9

   Arrange the pieces around the center piece as shown in the picture above.

10. 10

    Place the cake on a non-stick tray.

11. 11

    Let grow in a warm place until the size has doubled.

12. 12

    Let cool for about one hour.

13. 13

    Before baking, sweep with the yolk of an egg.

14. 14

    Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes in the lower part of the pre-heated oven at about 225C (440F).

15. 15

    Let cool and add a crown made out of paper or card.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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