King Cake Traditional New Orleans Recipe
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The King Cake is traditionally eaten during the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. It is often decorated with the colors of Mardi Gras: purple, green, and gold, which represent justice, faith, and power.
This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
King Cake Traditional New Orleans Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
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In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Add milk mixture, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Sprinkle cinnamon and colored sugars evenly over the dough.
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Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long side. Pinch the seam to seal.
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Shape the dough into a ring and place it on a greased baking sheet.
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Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake the cake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Let the cake cool completely.
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Decorate the cake with colored sugars, alternating between purple, green, and gold.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.