How to make King's Cake (bolo rei)?
This recipe takes 80 minutes for 6 servings, intermediate difficulty.
Try a true Portuguese specialty with our King Cake recipe, the Bolo Rei.
20 min
Prep time
60 min
Cook time
6
Servings
Intermediate
Difficulty
1h20
Total time
Oven
Cooking method
Dessert
Meal type
What ingredients for King's Cake (bolo rei)?
How to prepare King's Cake (bolo rei)?
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1
In a container, mix 2/3 of the rye, your baking yeast and some lukewarm water to obtain a uniform dough and let it rest for 1 to 2 hours
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2
While the dough is resting, beat the egg whites into stiff peaks and keep the yolks in a bowl
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3
In a mixing bowl, place the dough then add a lemon zest, the egg yolks, nuts, jams, port wine, and arguardente, a little nutmeg, and sugar while kneading
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4
Add lastly the pieces of candied fruits (keep some for decoration), and the stiff peaks of whites, then knead one last time
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5
Grease your mold (preferably in crown shape) and dust it with flour before inserting the dough and add the candied fruits for decoration
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6
Bake your preparation in an oven at 160°C for 45 to 60 min until golden brown
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Frequently asked questions
Preparation takes 20 minutes and cooking takes 60 minutes, for a total of 80 minutes.
This recipe serves 6 people. You can adjust the quantities directly on the page.
This recipe is hard difficulty. It is suitable for experienced cooks.
This recipe is prepared using oven. Follow the detailed steps above for best results.
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