Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Name: Mardi Gras King Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. milk; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 pkg. yeast; 1/3 c. warm water; 3 eggs; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 4 1/2 to 5 c. bread flour, sifted; 1 tiny plastic baby, raw bean or pecan half; Lemon Glaze; colored sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 pkg. yeast
1/3 c. warm water
3 eggs
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 1/2 to 5 c. bread flour, sifted
1 tiny plastic baby, raw bean or pecan half
Lemon Glaze
colored sugar

1
Combine milk, sugar, salt, and shortening in saucepan.
2
Scald, then cool to lukewarm.
3
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl, then add eggs, lemon rind, nutmeg, milk mixture and 2 cups flour.
4
Beat until smooth.
5
Add remaining flour, a cup at a time. Knead on floured board until smooth and elastic.
6
Place in greased bowl, turn, then cover with a damp cloth.
7
Let rise in warm place about 2 hours.

821

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. milk, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, Mardi Gras King Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mardi Gras King Cake

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