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| Roscón de Reyes Here's one I made earlier from this recipe |
This traditional confection is eaten at Los Reyes (The Kings) January 6th.
Ingredients:
For the dough:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1/4 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 cup of plain yogurt
For the glaze:
1 cup of confectioners' sugar
a dash of milk or water
a few drops of vanilla essence
1 heat-resistant "surprise" (optional)
Glacé Fruits to decorate
Method:
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dough. Stir it well. Kneed well for 10 minutes. Shape it into a ball. Place in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Leave to rise for a couple of hours. (Alternatively, as I did, chuck the ingredients in a bread making machine on the dough setting, then when the machine is done, continue the instructions manually from here.)
Grease an oven tray. Take the dough, knead slightly and make it into the form of a crown by making a roll, twisting and joining the ends, then place it on the tray. Cover with a cloth and leave it to rise for another one to two hours.
Paint with beaten egg, adorn with the glacé fruits, place the surprise somewhere inside (if you wish) and bake in the oven, preheated to 350F / 180C, for about 25 minutes. Drizzle with the sugary glaze and serve (it won't last long).
