Mini filled King Cake

After Christmas, Mexicans are still lucky, as we get to enjoy a delicious, fluffy, and traditional sweet bread: the King Cake! Although it requires a bit of work, this recipe for mini filled King Cakes is perfect for baking at home. Enjoy it with hot chocolate!Did you know? The King Cake is a bread that originated in medieval Europe.Click to see more recipes with Huevo San Juan®!
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 4 cups flour
  • 11 grams dry yeast
  • 150 grams sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 San Juan® eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
  • 3 tablespoons amaretto
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 100 grams butter, at room temperature
  • 1 San Juan® egg, for glazing
  • fruit paste, for decoration
  • almonds, sliced, for decoration
  • sugar, for decoration
  • clotted cream, for filling
Preparation
50 mins
25 mins
Low
  • Attach the hook attachment to the mixer. In the bowl, place the flour, yeast, and sugar and mix. Then, add the salt, milk, Huevo San Juan®, vanilla, amaretto, and orange zest. Beat for 10 minutes or until you have an elastic and smooth dough. Add the butter and continue beating for another 10 minutes.Transfer the dough to a previously greased bowl and let it rest for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  • Dust a flat surface with flour. Place the dough and divide it into 80-gram portions. Roll into balls and shape a large hole in the center.Arrange the mini king cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Glaze the King Cakes with Huevo San Juan® and decorate with ate, almonds, and sugar. Bake at 180 °C for 25 minutes.
  • Cut the King Cake in half and fill it with cream.

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