ROSCA DE REYES

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This traditional holiday Mexican bread is a bit time-consuming, but absolutely worth the effort.

Provided by repostera

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
3 eggs, separated
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon warm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages dry yeast
1 orange, zested
1 lime, zested
1 pinch salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
20 candied citrus peels

Steps:

  • Mix 4 cups flour, eggs, egg yolks, 2/3 cup white sugar, water, dry yeast, orange zest, lime zest, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter; mix until dough is elastic and shiny, about 5 minutes.
  • Form dough into a ball. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
  • Punch down dough gently; roll into a long cylinder. Join the ends of the cylinder together in the shape of an oval ring. Place ring on a greased baking sheet; cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs whites in a small bowl. Brush egg whites evenly over dough.
  • Mix 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup butter in a small bowl with your fingers to form a paste. Add enough flour to give paste the consistency of Play-Doh®; divide into 5 or 6 balls. Place each ball between two 3-inch squares of parchment paper. Press with the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup to make a circle about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Space circles evenly around the dough ring. Arrange candied citrus peels on top of the dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 138 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

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