Subj : New Holiday Coming Up
To : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Jan 04 2025 10:24:00
That I had never heard of. Got an advert from Hot Paella, a site/store
I use for cooking stuff originating in the Iberian Peninsula. There was
a recipe and little history lesson in the advert.
Tt msde yesterday a good day. I lesarned something I had not kown before.
Any day I can learn something new to me is a good day. Especially if no
pain is involved. Bv)=
"Rosco de Reyes (Ring of the Kings) is a sweet bread filled/covered with
glace fruits, sugar and often whipped cream. Inside the Rosco de Reyes
is hidden a small toy baby which will bring luck in the coming year to
whoever finds it. It is traditionally served at Di'a de los Reyes (Day of
the Kings) Parties."
And now we know where the Mardi Gras "King Cake" tradition may have
started.
In Spain, Mexico, and other Latin American countries, Jan. 6 is "Di'a de
los Tres Reyes Magos.
In the U.S., it's called Three Kings Day.
It is founded upon the Biblical story of three kings who followed the
North Star to Bethlehem to bring offerings and gifts to baby Jesus as
a celebration of his birth.
There are many ways to celebrate Three Kings Day, including exchanging
gifts and cooking traditional foods such as entremeses appetizers,
cochinillo asado (roasted sucking pig), fresh seafood and Cava, a
traditionally Spanish champagne."
MMMMM---- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Rosco de Reyes
Categories: Cakes, Fruits, Citrus, Booze
Yield: 10 slices
4 c A-P flour
1/2 ts Salt
1 oz Dry baker's yeast
1/3 c Milk (105ºF/40ºC)
1/3 c Water (105ºF/40ºC)
6 tb Butter
6 tb Sugar
1 lg Orange; zested, flesh
- reserved for juice or
- eating
2 lg Eggs
1 tb Brandy or rum
1 lg Egg white
2 c Assorted candied fruit;
- chopped in different sizes
Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, and
make a well in the middle.
In a smaller bowl, dissolve the yeast into the lukewarm
milk and water. Once the yeast is completely dissolved,
pour the mixture into the well of the flour.
Scrape in just enough flour from around the well to
create a thick batter, sprinkle some extra flour on top,
and cover with a kitchen towel. Leave the bowl in a warm
place for around 15 minutes, or until the batter is
doughy and sponge-like.
Meanwhile, in another medium mixing bowl, use an
electric beater to combine the butter and sugar until
creamy.
Once the dough is appropriately spongy, add the eggs,
brandy, orange rind, and a splash of water to it. Mix
well, until the dough is elastic and a bit sticky.
Add the butter and sugar mixture to the dough and mix
until smooth.
Shape the dough into a ball and cover in oiled plastic
wrap. Keeping it in the large mixing bowl, cover it once
more with a kitchen towel and leave in a warm place away
from draft. As the dough proves, it will double in size.
This can take anywhere between 1 to 2 hours depending on
the strength of the yeast culture.
While the dough rises, grease a large baking sheet for
later use.
Once the dough has doubled in size, remove the plastic
wrap. Punch down the dough and place it on a lightly
floured countertop or cutting board.
You need to knead the dough for two or three minutes,
and then roll it into a large rectangle; roughly 2 feet
by 1/2 a foot.
Next, roll the dough inwards from the long edge to
create a sausage shape. Bring the ends together to
create the iconic donut, and place on the baking sheet.
Want to add the bean or a ceramic toy? Do it now by
poking it withing the dough.
Wrap the dough once more with plastic wrap and leave in
a warm place for roughly one hour to again double in
size.
Once the dough has risen, lightly beat the remaining egg
white and brush it across the top. Cover the cake in the
assorted dried fruits, pushing gently so they do not
fall off of the cake while it is baking.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. Cool on the rack
before serving. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Remember, whoever gets the toy in their piece will have
good luck!
Serves 10 slices
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.hotpaella.com/
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