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Three Kings Day Bread

EL MEJOR NIDO
Three Kings Day Bread
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
1 hr 20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
30 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
Makes 24 servings

Ingredients

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

For the dough: Mix the yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar and warm water, set aside until it doubles in volume. Form a well with flour and ¾ cup sugar; pour the fermented yeast, evaporated milk, one egg, egg yolks, 2 sticks butter and vanilla extract in the center.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients to form a smooth, elastic dough that does not stick to your fingers, kneading it and hitting it on the table.

Step 4

Place it in a large greased bowl; brush the surface of the dough with a little oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest in a warm place until it doubles in volume.

Step 5

For the Sugar Paste: Beat 2 sticks butter with 1 cup sugar and ½ can LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk; add 2 cups flour and baking powder and beat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Place the dough on a floured surface and knead gently to remove the air and divide in two. Form 2 breads of the same size, insert the dolls and place them on greased and floured baking sheets; brush with a little oil. Cover with plastic wrap and leave them to rest in a warm place until they double in volume.

Step 7

With the help of a rolling pin, spread the sugar paste on a floured surface and cut into thick strips. Brush the breads with the egg; place the cheese strips and decorate with tie strips. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool before serving.

Ingredients

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