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THE BEST KING CAKE Recipe

By Savor the Flavour

This amazing homemade king cake is cheap to make, and will be a showstopping treat for your Mardi Gras party!

You'll need...

Let's Get Baking!

1

Start by melting the butter and heating the milk to 115°F.

2

Pour the flour into a mixing bowl and mix in the salt and yeast.

Mix the Dough

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Gradually add the wet ingredients and stir on low speed to form a slightly sticky dough.

You're Doing Great!

4

Knead the dough with the hook until it's smooth and stretchy.

5

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled.

Shape the King Cake

6

Roll out the dough, spread it with the filling, and roll it up tightly.  Shape into a wreath and pinch the ends to seal.

You're Almost Done!

7

Cover the bread and let it rise until it's springy to the touch.

8

Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until it's 190°F inside the bread.

What a Great Cake!

9

Cover the bread and let it rise until it's springy to the touch.

10

Sprinkle with colored sugar and enjoy!

Don't forget to hide a baby Jesus figurine inside! Whoever finds it is king for the day and brings the king cake to the next Mardi Gras party.

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