King cake - step by step

Dessert

A classic for Epiphany: the galette! This year, it will be wonderfully fluffy in its brioche version! Topped with pearl sugar, don't forget the fève of course :-) Follow all the steps of this King Brioche with our written instructions as well as our video recipe at the end :-)

Ingredients

  • 250 g flour (preferably T45)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 70 g sugar
  • 10 g fresh yeast
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 g softened butter
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom extract
  • 1 egg for glazing
  • 30 g pearl sugar

Materials

  • Stand mixer

Preparation

  • Step 1:

    Step 1 - King cake - step by step

    In the bowl of the mixer, put the sifted flour, salt, and sugar, and form a well. Place the crumbled yeast in the center of the well. Be careful, the salt must not touch the yeast, as it will kill it instantly.

  • Step 2:

    Step 2 - King cake - step by step

    Add the eggs and start kneading at speed 2 for about 8 minutes.

  • Step 3:

    Step 3 - King cake - step by step

    Then, while continuing to knead, gradually add the softened butter. Once all the butter is added, continue kneading for about 10 minutes, until the dough pulls away from the sides.

  • Step 4:

    Step 4 - King cake - step by step

    Let the dough rise for 45 minutes at room temperature, near a heat source if possible. Then degas the dough by pressing down to release all the air in the mixture. Then put it in the fridge to rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  • Step 5:

    Step 5 - King cake - step by step

    After the rise, place the dough on a floured work surface. Degas the dough and form a ball. Create a hole in the center and widen it by turning the dough around your hand, for example. This is the stage where you can add a fève to your brioche.

  • Step 6:

    Step 6 - King cake - step by step

    Place the crown on a baking tray. The hole should be wide enough; otherwise, it may close during rising or baking. Cover the crown and place it near a heat source for 1 hour and 30 minutes to rise again.

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    Step 7 - King cake - step by step

    Brush the crown with beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar.

  • Step 8:

    Step 8 - King cake - step by step

    Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Pay close attention to the baking as it can go very quickly!

  • Step 9:

    Step 9 - King cake - step by step

    And there you have it, your King Brioche is ready to be enjoyed!

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