Cooking Times

45 min
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
80 min
Total Time

Ingredients (12 items)

5.00 cups All-purpose flour
2.00 packets Active dry yeast
1.50 cups Whole milk
warm
3.00 Eggs
0.75 cup Butter
softened
0.75 cup Sugar
2.00 tbsp Orange blossom water
2.00 tbsp Orange zest
1.00 cup Candied fruits
mixed colors
0.50 cup Sliced almonds
0.25 cup Pearl sugar
1.00 tsp Salt

Instructions (8 steps)

1
Dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tbsp sugar. Let proof 10 minutes.
10 minutes
2
Mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, orange zest in large bowl.
3
Add yeast mixture, 2 eggs, butter, orange blossom water. Knead 15 minutes.
15 minutes
4
Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
120 minutes
5
Punch down, shape into ring. Place on baking sheet with hole in center.
6
Insert small figurine and dried bean into dough from bottom.
7
Brush with beaten egg, decorate with candied fruits, almonds, pearl sugar.
8
Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cool completely before serving.
35 minutes