Best Haydels King Cake Recipes

HAYDEL'S KING CAKE

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt and shortening; beat on low speed with an electric mixer unitl creamy.
• Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Dissolve yeast in milk; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Stir extracts and flavorings into the milk.
• Add the milk mixtue to the egg mixture and mix well to combine.
• Add flour, mixing until well combined.
• Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
• Knead intp a small ball.
• Sprinkle dough with flour, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow to rise in a warm spot for 1 1/2 hours.
• Roll dough into a 16x12-inch oblong shape and brush evenly with canola oil.
• Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon-sugar.
• Fold dough in half lengthwise, cut into three lengthwise stips, and braid.
• Starting with one end, pull braid gently to elongate it and shape it into a circle.
• Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Let dough rise again for approximately 1 hour, until dough is doubled in size.
• Sprinkle with desired amount of colored sugar.
• Preheat oven to 370°F
• Bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.

TRADITIONAL NEW ORLEANS KING CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup sugar, butter, milk, egg yolks, salt, lemon zest, nutmeg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush with egg., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with colored sugars.