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Roscon de Reyes

A traditional sweet ring-shaped brioche bread flavored with orange blossom water and citrus zest. It is decorated with candied fruit and sliced almonds for a festive celebration.

175 minMediumServes 8380 cal/serving

SpanishDessertOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 1 tbsp orange zest, grated
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 2 eggs, room temp
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup candied fruit slices, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 1/2 cup warmed whole milk, 2.25 tsp active dry yeast, and a spoon of 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine 3.5 cups bread flour, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp grated orange zest, 1 tbsp orange blossom water, 2 room temp eggs, and the yeast mixture.

  3. 3

    Knead in 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter until smooth, cover, and let rise for 2 hours.

  4. 4

    Shape dough into a ring, top with 1/2 cup chopped candied fruit slices and 1/4 cup sliced almonds, then rise for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes until golden.

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Questions

What is Roscon de Reyes?

A traditional sweet ring-shaped brioche bread flavored with orange blossom water and citrus zest. It is decorated with candied fruit and sliced almonds for a festive celebration. This reference files it under Spanish dessert: made in the oven, rated medium and about 175 minutes start to finish.

What if the yeast does not foam in Roscon de Reyes?

Step 1 reads: "Mix 1/2 cup warmed whole milk, 2.25 tsp active dry yeast, and a spoon of 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy." Then it is dead or the liquid was too hot. Step 1 is the test: no foam after ten minutes means start again with fresh yeast and liquid that feels barely warm, about 105 F.

Is there a substitute for bread flour in Roscon de Reyes?

The entry for Roscon de Reyes calls for 3.5 cups bread flour. In its place: All-purpose flour works. The crumb will be a little softer and less chewy.

Does Roscon de Reyes contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup sliced almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Roscon de Reyes the day before?

Yes. Step 3 is a built-in pause of 2 hours: "Knead in 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter until smooth, cover, and let rise for 2 hours." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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