Mardi Gras King Cake

Made in a pinch

“It’s Mardi Gras time! Mardi Gras encourages fun and feasting. No Mardi Gras celebration is complete without a colorful Mardi Gras King Cake. Just one bite will prove why this recipe is a must-have for any Mardi Gras celebration!”

MADE IN A PINCH

– warm milk – instant rise yeast – melted butter – granulated sugar + 1tbsp separated  – large eggs – salt – all-purpose flour – olive oil Filling – brown sugar – cinnamon – softened unsalted butter – chopped pecans Icing – powdered sugar – milk – vanilla

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1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

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2. Remove egg from fridge and place into a bowl of warm water for 5 mins to bring it up to room temperature.

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3. Add warm milk, yeast, and sugar to a bowl and stir with a fork or whisk. Let it sit for 5-10 mins.

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4. After 10 mins, pour yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter into the bottom of your stand mixer – or whisk by hand.

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5. Mix until combined, then add flour, sugar, salt, and flour. Mix until well incorporated.

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6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead* for 5-7 mins.

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7. After the dough ball is nice and smooth, place 2 tbsp olive oil in the bottom of a large bowl and place dough on top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (preferably near the oven) for 60 mins.

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8. After 60 mins, punch dough down to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead once again for 1-2 mins.

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9. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 20 inches long.

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10. Brush on softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cover the entire dough. Sprinkle on pecans (this is optional).

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11. Tightly roll the dough longways, in a similar fashion to a jelly roll.

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12. Transfer your Mardi Gras king cake dough to a parchment-lined baking dish. Bring the two ends together in a circle or oval shape and seal with water or milk.

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13. Cover and let rise for an additional 60 mins. Brush with milk before baking. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 25-30 mins or until golden brown.

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14. Let the cake cool for 15-20 mins.

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Visit MADE IN A PINCH for More Notes and Tips on Making the BEST The BEST Mardi Gras King Cake!

Enjoy!

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