Festive Mexican Dessert Tradition: Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Cake) Recipe | Mountaintop Kitchen

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Disclaimer: This is a lengthy 25-minute video. Hard to do a 10-minute video for making Rosca de Reyes. If you make it to the end (and I hope you do), you’ll have a good start on baking your own Three Kings Cake. This Mexican traditional version is similar to the Mardi Gras King Cake. Enjoy!
Rosca de Reyes: A sweet, festive tradition to celebrate Three Kings’ Day (or any day really)! This ring-shaped bread is adorned with candied fruits, symbolizing a crown, and hides a tiny figurine inside. Who will cut a slice with the figurine and host the upcoming tamale party: Día de la Candelaria? 🎉👑 #RoscaDeReyes #ThreeKingsDay #Tradition #holidayrecipes #roscadereyes #mountaintopkitchen #kingscake #kingcake
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Ingredients
Pre-ferment
• 20 g instant yeast (2 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp sugar (12 g)
• 3 tbsp flour (25 g)
• 50 ml warm water
Rosca Dough
• 200 ml milk, room temp (3/4 cup)
• 5 large eggs, room temp (250 g)
• 288 g sugar (1 1/3 cups)
• 30 ml vanilla extract (2 tbsp)
• Zest of 2 oranges (1 tbsp)
• 975 g all-purpose flour (8 cups)
• 12 g salt (2 tsp)
• 250 g unsalted butter, room temp (1 cup)
Pasta Topping
• 200 g unsalted butter, room temp (7/8 cup): Creates a crumbly, rich topping.
• 75 ml milk, room temp (1/3 cup): Moistens the topping mixture.
• 150 g confectioner’s sugar (1 1/4 cups): Sweetens the topping.
• 2 large eggs, room temp (100 g): Binds the topping.
• 1/2 tsp clear vanilla flavoring: Adds a delicate flavor.
• 300 g all-purpose flour (2 1/2 cups): Provides structure for the topping.
• 20 g powdered milk (2 tbsp): Adds richness and flavor.
Decoration
• Quince paste (red, green, etc.): Traditional colorful accents.
• Maraschino cherries: Adds sweetness and vibrant color.
• Sliced almonds: Adds crunch and elegance.
• Sugar pearls: For festive sparkle.
• Figs: A unique, traditional garnish.
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