Epiphany Crown Spanish “roscón De Reyes”

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15
Epiphany Crown Spanish Roscón de Reyes recipe for a festive brunch or dessert
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

20 g pressed yeast
4 tablespoons warm milk
1/2 kg flour
3 whole eggs
1 egg , separated
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 tablespoon orange flower water ( agua de azahar )
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
100 g butter , softened
50 g blanched almonds , skinned and slivered
candied fruit ( about 100 grams ) or orange peel , etc . for decoration ( about 100 grams )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
526
Sugar
33g
Fat
18g
Roscón de Reyes is a traditional Spanish sweet bread served during the Epiphany celebrations in January, also called Three Kings' Day. The crown shape of the pastry symbolizes the crowns worn by the Magi who visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem. The pastry is often served with hot chocolate or coffee and enjoyed with family and friends. The Epiphany Crown is a labor of love, taking time to knead and rise the dough and then decorate it with colorful candied fruit and almonds. It is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season and welcome the new year.

Instructions

1.Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and set aside.
2.In a large bowl, mix the flour, eggs, egg yolk, salt, dark rum, orange flower water, orange rind, lemon rind, and softened butter together.
3.Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
4.Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
5.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
6.Punch down the dough and shape it into a circle, making a hole in the center with your finger to form the shape of a crown.
7.Place the circle onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and decorate the crown with slivered almonds and candied fruit as desired.
8.Brush the crown with the beaten egg white and bake it for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
9.Remove from the oven and let it cool before serving.

PROS

This festive pastry is a traditional Spanish dessert enjoyed during the Epiphany celebrations on January 6th.

The sweet bread is full of flavor and texture, with a hint of rum and floral notes from the orange flower water.

It makes a beautiful centerpiece for a brunch or dessert table, with colorful candied fruit and slivered almonds adding to its aesthetic appeal.

CONS

The Epiphany Crown takes some time to make, with a couple of hours needed for the dough to rise.

It is also high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy, the Epiphany Crown can be a festive treat enjoyed on special occasions.
The almonds provide some protein and healthy fats, while the orange rind and flower water contain antioxidants and vitamin C.
The rum in the recipe, while used in small amounts, has been known to provide some anti-inflammatory benefits when consumed in moderation.

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