Ultimate Guide to Making the Perfect Rosca de Reyes: Soft, Flavorful, and Festive
Rosca de Reyes, also known as Three Kings Bread, is a traditional Mexican sweet bread with a delightful orange flavor, beautifully adorned with candied fruits and sugar paste. This soft and fluffy bread celebrates Three Kings Day and brings families together for a delicious tradition. With this recipe, you'll learn how to make an authentic Rosca de Reyes that can be customized with fillings, decorations, and hidden surprises. Perfect for any festive occasion!
- Time: 165 min
- Servings: 2
Source: All Food recipes
Ingredients
- For the Bread
- milk
- teaspoons active dry yeast
- granulated sugar
- bread flour
- all-purpose flour
- teaspoon fine salt
- unsalted butter
- large eggs
- Zest of 2 medium-large oranges
- teaspoon vegetable oil
- For the Sugar Paste
- egg yolk
- confectioners' sugar
- For the Decoration
- egg
- tablespoon milk
- Candied cherries
- Guava or quince paste
- Almond slices
- small Baby Jesus figurines