KING CAKE BY MAIL RECIPES

Steps:

• Oil spray a bundt pan, cake pan, or springform pan with an insert and set that aside.
• The baking temperature for preheating will be at 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl using an industrial mixer, add the yeast and 2 1/2 cups of flour, mix this together.
• Heat the milk, sugar, and salt to a warm touch around 120 degrees(do not boil or make it hotter it will kill the yeast)
• Add the liquid to the flour mixture for around 4 minutes using the paddle attachment then add the eggs one at a time.
• Next, on low speed, add the butter and the last cup of flour until a soft dough forms and is evenly mixed together for around 6 to 8 minutes.
• Knead the dough by hand on a floured board until smooth around 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place dough into a greased bowl. Turn once so greased surface is on top.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Make the filling by combining all the ingredients listed while the dough is chilling then set aside.
• Cut the dough into 3 even pieces.
• On a floured board, (for making a braid) roll each piece into a long rectangular shape.
• Spread some filling on the dough, roll up like a jelly roll and do the same to the next two doughs.
• Place all three on the floured board side by side.
• Pinch together at the top and braid the three pieces.
• Then make a circle with them pinching the end together.
• I place this in the prepared pan and cover it with plastic wrap for
• at least 1 - 1/2 hours.
• Note: if using the insert for the springform pan make sure you sprayed the sides of the springform pan.
• Bake the King Cake for around 25 t o30 minutes until lightly browned on top.
• Cool completely.
• Glaze and while it's wet sprinkle the colors alternating around the ring for a festive Mardi Gras colorful garnish.