Three Kings Bread Recipe

Name: Three Kings Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkt. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water; 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided; 6 Tbsp. butter, divided; 6 Tbsp. whole milk, divided; 3 cups plus 1 Tbsp. flour, divided; 1/4 tsp. salt; 3 eggs, divided; 2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, cut into 4 pieces; 3 oz. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, divided; 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided; 1/3 cup ground PLANTERS Slivered Almonds; 2 Tbsp. chopped dried mixed fruit

Servings: persons

1 pkt. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
6 Tbsp. butter, divided
6 Tbsp. whole milk, divided
3 cups plus 1 Tbsp. flour, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, divided
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, cut into 4 pieces
3 oz. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, divided
1-1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
1/3 cup ground PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
2 Tbsp. chopped dried mixed fruit

1
Mix yeast, water and 1 tsp.
2
granulated sugar in small bowl.
3
Place 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.)
4
butter in large bowl.
5
Warm 1/4 cup milk.
6
Add to butter in bowl; stir until melted.
7
Add 1-1/2 cups flour, remaining granulated sugar, salt, 2 eggs and yeast mixture; beat on low speed until blended.
8
Gradually add 1-1/2 cups of the remaining flour; beat 2 to 3 min.
9
or until mixture forms soft dough.
10
Knead dough on lightly floured surface 5 min.
11
Let rest 10 min.
12
Roll out to 20x6-inch rectangle.
13
Place chocolate pieces, about 3 inches apart, down center of dough rectangle; fold dough lengthwise in half.
14
Roll into 20-inch log; bring ends together to form ring.
15
Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap.
16
Let rise in warm place 2 hours or until doubled in size.
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Meanwhile, mix remaining butter, flour, 2 oz.
18
cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and nuts until blended.
19
Divide into 5 pieces; roll each into 1-inch log.
20
Wrap in plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Heat oven to 350F.
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Beat remaining egg; brush over dough.
24
Top dough with nut logs; press gently into dough to secure.
25
Bake 30 to 35 min.
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or until golden brown.
27
Cool 10 min.
28
Meanwhile, mix remaining cream cheese, milk and powdered sugar until blended.
29
Transfer bread to wire rack.
30
Drizzle with glaze; top with fruit.

963

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 pkt. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided, 6 Tbsp. butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Three Kings Bread falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Three Kings Bread

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