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Bake both rings in the preheated oven in the upper and lower thirds until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, or when a thermometer inserted into the center of the dough reads 190 F, about 25 minutes, rotating sheet trays 180 degrees and top to bottom, halfway through baking to ensure even browning. Step 1 For the dough: In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast, water, and 2 teaspoons of the sugar. Let the mixture stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Step 2 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the yeast mixture, milk, butter, eggs, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup of the sugar. Key Ingredients for Mardi Gras King Cake . Don't let the long ingredient list fool you—the bulk of this celebratory cake is made up with pantry staples like butter, sugar, flour, egg yolks, and milk. Active dry yeast, a few special flavorings, powdered sugar, and sanding sugars round out the list. To make Mardi Gras king cake, you'll need: Divide frosting evenly between 4 bowls. Stir 1 tablespoon of milk into each bowl to thin frosting. Use frosting in one bowl to drizzle over cooled cake. ¾ teaspoons kosher salt. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg. 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (chopped) 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (chopped) How to Make King Cake . Our king cake recipe starts with a yeast dough that's flavored with nutmeg. The filling is made with brown sugar, pecans, raisins, and cinnamon. To make a homemade king cake, you'll first combine the dough ingredients and let it rise. Make the filling and set it aside. To prepare the filling: Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth, scraping the bowl once. Add the egg and flavor, again beating until smooth. Dollop the filling down the center of the long strip of dough. Enjoy this delicious homemade Mardi Gras King Cake this year and let the good times roll! Made with a sweet brioche dough and a cinnamon or cream cheese filling, this is the best king cake recipe and 1,000x better than anything you’ll find in a grocery store or bakery! Step #6: Second Dough Rise – Move the roll to a parchment-lined baking sheet, bring the ends together to form an oval and pinch the ends together.Cover the dough with oiled plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and let rise for 30 minutes. It's Mardi Gras time! Mardi Gras conjures up images of fun, frivolity and feasting and no Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without a colorful King Cake. A brioche or sweet roll dough is braided, baked in a circle and decorated with icing and purple, green and gold sugars. Kind of like a crown shaped cinnamon roll all dressed up for a party. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. King cake is a must for every Mardi Gras celebration, but it takes some time and dedication to make from scratch. Use my clever shortcut recipe to make an easy (but delicious) king cake. Time to let the dough rise. Coat a large bowl with some oil to prevent sticking. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with a clan kitchen towel and place in a warm spot To make dough: In large bowl of stand mixer, mix 2 1/2 cups flour and the yeast with paddle attachment on low speed until mixed together. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup milk, the granulated sugar, and salt over medium heat until very warm and an instant-read thermometer reads 120°F to 130°F. Step 9. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 20 inches long. Step 10. Cinnamon Filling – Brush on softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cover the entire dough. Mardi Gras King Cake is a celebration of the biggest party in the world, but is truly delicious. Layers of buttery cinnamon in a moist cake topped with a sweet icing and brightly colorful sugar. A Mardi Gras tradition. Some of you are probably surprised that I’ve never had a king cake before. I’ve never in all my born days celebrated Mardi Gras, even though the original Mardi Gras celebration took place in my beloved Alabama. Mobile still has a Mardi Gras celebration each year and I’ve read that it is actually very family-friendly. Traditionally, the “baby” was actually a small dried bean or a pecan, which would get baked right into the cake. Finding the bean in your slice of cake means that you got to be king or queen for the day and are also responsible for bringing the next cake to keep the party going. This authentic Mardi Gras King Cake brings the spirit of New Orleans right to your kitchen! Made with a rich, buttery brioche dough and your choice of classic cinnamon or creamy cream cheese filling, this recipe yields two spectacular cakes. If you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, then this King Cake Mardi Gras Recipe is just what you need. This cake recipe is baked easily with simple ingredients with all the fun green and purple colors. Learn how to make this Mardi Gras cake from scratch. It has a similar texture and taste as a Cinnamon Rolls. A King Cake can be enjoyed during
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