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Rosca de Reyes
Traditional Mexican Rosca de Reyes, a sweet, fragrant bread flavored with orange zest and vanilla, brushed with egg wash, topped with colorful candied fruits and a buttery sugar paste. Perfect for celebrating the Epiphany or any special occasion.
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Critical Success Points
- • Activating the yeast properly
- • First fermentation until the dough doubles
- • Sealing the seam of the rosca correctly
- • Second fermentation for proper rise
- • Baking until the crust is golden and the interior is cooked
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven with mitts to avoid burns.
- • Do not consume raw dough because it contains raw eggs.
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