ROSCON DE REYES: the traditional Spanish Christmas bread!

Name: ROSCON DE REYES: the traditional Spanish Christmas bread!
Uploaded: 2025-12-10T15:19:33Z
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Channel: Food Inspiration

published on 10 December, 2025 at 16:19

INGREDIENTS

For the dough:

500g (4 cups) of all-purpose flour

100g (1/2 cup) of sugar

1 orange (zest)

100ml (1/2 cup) of milk

100g (1/2 cup) of butter (melted)

25g of fresh yeast

Orange blossom water

200g of eggs

6g (1 tsp) salt

For decoration:

1 egg for egg wash

Candied cherries

Candied orange

Flaked almonds

Sugar granules

METHOD

1. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, and orange zest, and mix.

2. In a small bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, fresh yeast, and orange blossom flavoring. Mix to combine.

3. In a mixing bowl, add the eggs and the prepared yeast mixture. Mix, then add the salt and knead the dough by hand. Knead until the dough is smooth and compact. Cover with a cloth and let it rise for 3 hours.

4. After the dough has risen, transfer it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and shape it into a donut shape. Brush with egg wash and let it rise for 1 hour.

5. After 1 hour, brush the donut dough again with the egg wash. Decorate with candied cherries, candied orange, flaked almonds, and sugar granules. Bake at 170°C/340°F for 40 minutes.

6. Serve the Roscon de Reyes, cut a slice, and enjoy.

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