Roscon de reyes. (Three kings cake) Recipe

Name: Roscon de reyes. (Three kings cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 ml sunflower oil; 125 grams melted butter or margerine; 8 tbsp granulated sugar (heaped); 4 eggs; 1 lemon rind; 1 orange rind; 1 1/4 kg strong white flour; 1 tbsp orange blossom water; 2 cup semi-skimmed milk; 28 grams fast action dried yeast (4x7g sachets); 1 egg beaten; 200 grams glaced or candied fruits, glaced cherries

Servings: persons

125 ml sunflower oil
125 grams melted butter or margerine
8 tbsp granulated sugar (heaped)
4 eggs
1 lemon rind
1 orange rind
1 1/4 kg strong white flour
1 tbsp orange blossom water
2 cup semi-skimmed milk
28 grams fast action dried yeast (4x7g sachets)
1 egg beaten
200 grams glaced or candied fruits, glaced cherries

1
whisk the eggs, sugar, butter, oil, lemon and orange rind, orange blossom and one cup of milk together.
2
the second cup of milk can be warmed slightly and mixed with the yeast.
3
add to the rest of ingredients
4
add flour to mixture and knead on a worktop for a few minutes until firm and elastic
5
leave to rest covered with a cloth for 3-4 hours near a warm area like radiator.
6
dough needs to raise to more than double its volume
7
knead again on the table and give the shape of a huge doughnut.
8
Should be able to get 3 units.
9
place in a lined or oiled oven tray where they need to rest a couple of hours to raise again
10
once raised brush them with egg and the pieces of candied fruits
11
bake on a medium oven.
12
I chose 160 C for about 20-30 minutes or until golden
13
sprinkle with sugar as you get them out of the oven

1934

kcal

Calories

Fat

287

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 ml sunflower oil, 125 grams melted butter or margerine, 8 tbsp granulated sugar (heaped), 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Roscon de reyes. (Three kings 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.

Roscon de reyes. (Three kings cake)

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