Description
Scrumptious Mexican kings bread brings festive sweetness to holiday celebrations. Rich egg-based pastry combines delicate textures with traditional flavors, promising delightful moments you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packets active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 12 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Colored sugar (for topping)
- Candied fruit slices (for topping)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by dissolving in warm milk until it becomes bubbly and fragrant, creating a light foam on the surface.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a central cavity for liquid integration.
- Blend wet ingredients thoroughly, including eggs (reserving one for surface glazing), melted butter, vanilla, and activated yeast mixture.
- Pour liquid blend into flour cavity, mixing gradually to form a cohesive, pliable dough with smooth consistency.
- Transfer dough to lightly floured workspace and knead methodically, developing gluten structure until texture becomes silky and elastic.
- Place dough in lightly oiled container, cover with clean kitchen towel, and allow to expand in warm environment until volume doubles (approximately 60 minutes).
- Gently shape dough into distinctive oval ring, carefully sealing connection points to maintain structural integrity.
- Permit second rising phase for approximately 30 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush surface with reserved egg wash and apply decorative toppings for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Bake in preheated oven until surface achieves rich golden-brown coloration and sounds hollow when tapped (25-40 minutes).
- Remove from oven, transfer to cooling rack, and allow complete temperature reduction before slicing to preserve internal moisture.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely in milk around 110°F to ensure proper fermentation without killing the active cultures.
- Allow extended kneading time to develop gluten networks, creating a softer, more elastic bread texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for consistent dough development and smoother mixing process.
- Consider adding citrus zest or cinnamon to enhance traditional flavor profile without overwhelming the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg