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Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

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    Nutrition Info . . .

    NutrientsCarbohydrates, Cellulose
    VitaminsB3, B6, H, D, E
    MineralsSelenium, Zinc, Natrium, Fluorine, Chromium, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

    Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

    1. 1 pk Yeast

    2. 1/4 c Warm water

    3. 6 ts Milk, scalded and cooled

    4. 4 c Flour (to 5 cups)

    5. 1/2 lb Butter

    6. 3/4 c Sugar

    7. 1/4 ts Salt

    8. 4 Eggs

    9. 2 ts Melted butter

    10. Small plastic doll (or bean)

    11. Light corn syrup for topping

    12. Granulated sugar for topping

    13. - green, yellow, purp

    Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

    1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.

    2. Add milk and about 1/2 cup of flour.

    3. In a large bowl, blend butter, sugar, salt and eggs.

    4. Add yeast dough and mix thoroughly.

    5. Gradually, add 2 1/2 cups flour to make a medium dough.

    6. Place in a greased bowl and brush with melted butter.

    7. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise until double in volume, about 3 hours.

    8. Use 1 cup or more flour to knead dough and roll into a 4 to 5 foot long rope.

    9. Form into a oval on a 14 x 17" greased cookie sheet, connecting ends of the rope with a few drops of water.

    10. Press the doll (or bean) into the dough from underneath.

    11. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until double in volume, about 1 hour.

    12. Bake @ 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned.

    13. Brush top of cake with corn syrup and sprinkle with alternating bands of colored sugar.

    14. Cake freezes well.

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