Roscòn de Reyes, the donut of the Three Kings is a typical dessert of the Spanish tradition that is prepared for the Epiphany, on January 6. Also known as rosca de Reyes in Latin America. Often accompanied with a cup of hot chocolate, it can be enjoyed both for breakfast and as a snack. The Roscò de Reyes can be filled with whipped cream or cream, there are also truffle and chocolate variants. Another peculiarity of this dessert is that inside there are two surprises, ceramic or plastic figurines, which diners could find in their slice, in addition to a dried bean, the roscón that traditionally the one who finds it pays the price, roscòn.

DifficultyMedium
CostVery cheap
Preparation time1 Hour
Rest time16 Hours
Cooking time35 Minutes
Serving10-12
CuisineItalian

Ingredients

For dough

3 cups flours (high gluten flour)

1¹/₄ cup milk

4 eggs

²/₃ cup sugar

1 cup unsalted butter

2 tablespoons honey

¹/₄ teaspoon yeast

1 orange (zest)

1 teaspoon orange blossom

For finish

1 yolks

2 tablespoons milk

candied cherries

candied orange zest

sprinkles

Tools

1 Planetary Mixer

2 Bowls

1 Brush

Baking Trays

Steps

Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and leave to rest for 10 minutes. In the bowl of the planetary mixer, add the flour, salt, sugar and herbs. Start the machine, add the milk and gradually beat the eggs. Leave the machine to work for about 15 minutes. When the dough is strung, start adding the butter a little at a time. Work without losing the string for about 15 minutes. Stop the machine and let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours. Transfer for 12 hours in the fridge. The next day, take the dough out of the fridge and leave it at room temperature for about 2 hours. Turn the dough over onto a lightly floured work surface. Form a loaf and leave to rest covered for 15 minutes and then form the central hole. Transfer to a lightly greased 26 cm mold. Cover with cling film and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled. Preheat the oven to 160 ° C. Brush the brioche with the egg yolk beaten with the milk. Decorate with candied fruit and sprinkles. Cook for 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before removing from the mold. It can be kept for a week in a sealed food bag.