HAYDEL'S KING CAKE
This recipe was printed in the Feb/March 2010 Taste of the South Magazine. It is adapted from a recipe by Haydel's Bakery in New Orleans.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 kings cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt and shortening; beat on low speed with an electric mixer unitl creamy.
- Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
- Dissolve yeast in milk; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir extracts and flavorings into the milk.
- Add the milk mixtue to the egg mixture and mix well to combine.
- Add flour, mixing until well combined.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead intp a small ball.
- Sprinkle dough with flour, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow to rise in a warm spot for 1 1/2 hours.
- Roll dough into a 16x12-inch oblong shape and brush evenly with canola oil.
- Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon-sugar.
- Fold dough in half lengthwise, cut into three lengthwise stips, and braid.
- Starting with one end, pull braid gently to elongate it and shape it into a circle.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Let dough rise again for approximately 1 hour, until dough is doubled in size.
- Sprinkle with desired amount of colored sugar.
- Preheat oven to 370°F
- Bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
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[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a delicious and festive King Cake.
Golam wajed
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the cake turned out great.
Osei Afriyie
[email protected]I'll be making this King Cake every year from now on!
Fahim Personal
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.
Maru Desalewu
[email protected]This King Cake was a huge success at my party. Everyone raved about it!
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[email protected]I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions for decorating the cake.
Nadya Randria
[email protected]This King Cake is a must-try for any Mardi Gras celebration.
Kirshana Timilsaina
[email protected]The cream cheese filling was a bit runny, but the cake itself was delicious.
Cynthia Mendoza
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this King Cake again.
Clinton Kenneth
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Sachin Rai
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy enough for even me to follow. And the results were amazing!
Franco Ruiz
[email protected]This King Cake was a hit at my Mardi Gras party! Everyone loved it.
Sana Kamran
[email protected]I've tried many King Cake recipes, but this one from Haydel's is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly.
Yaqoob Khan44566
[email protected]This King Cake recipe is a true delight! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The cream cheese filling was rich and creamy, and the colored sugar on top added a festive touch.