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Discover the Traditional Rosca de Reyes Recipe

Celebrate tradition with a homemade Rosca de Reyes, the iconic sweet bread enjoyed during Día de Reyes across Mexico and beyond. Soft, aromatic, and beautifully decorated with colorful candied fruits, this festive bread brings families together in a joyful celebration. And of course—hidden inside is the classic King Cake Baby, adding fun and surprise to every slice. Follow this recipe to recreate the authentic flavor and magic of this beloved holiday treat.



BREAD

  • Wheat flour 500g (1 lb)

  • Sugar 100g (3.5 oz)

  • Butter 100g (3.5 oz)

  • Warm Milk 100ml (3.4 floz)

  • Dry Yeast 10g (0.35 oz)

  • Sensatika Vanilla Flavoring 3ml (0.1 floz)

  • Orange Blossom Flavoring 5 ml (0.5 floz)

  • A pinch of salt

DECORATION

  • King Cake Babies

  • Candied Fruit

  • Pecans

  • Powdered Sugar with butter paste

  • Beaten egg to varnish


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DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until activated.

  2. Add the flour, sugar, melted and tempered butter, eggs, vanilla flavor, orange blossom/king cake flavor and salt to the bowl with activated yeast. Mix all the ingredients until you get a soft and elastic dough. You can knead by hand or use a mixer with kneader hook.

  3. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and leave the dough in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

  4. Once the dough has fermented, knead it slightly on a floured surface to remove excess air. Form a dough strip, hide the king cake babies within dough to your liking and join the two ends in the form of a loop.

  5. Place the cake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and decorate it, placing candied fruits and nuts on top. Cover the loop with a damp cloth and let it rest again for 30–45 minutes, until it grows again.

  6. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 ºF).

  7. Varnish the king cake with beaten egg generously and add the powdered sugar with butter paste on top or in certain areas to obtain the classic sugar pieces.

  8. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked inside.

  9. Once the king cake is ready, retrieve from oven and let it cool on a grid.

Enjoy!



Your traditional Rosca de Reyes is now ready to enjoy! Serve it warm with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee and share the excitement of discovering who gets the King Cake Baby. Whether for a holiday gathering or simply to keep the tradition alive, this delicious bread is sure to bring smiles, flavor, and a touch of celebration to your table.



 
 
 

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