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Rosca de Reyes: A Spanish Tradition on January 6th

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    Posted: 06 January 2012 at 10:58

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Quote Rosca de reyes or roscón de reyes (kings' ring) is a Spanish and Spanish American king's cake pastry traditionally eaten to celebrate Epiphany.
 
Although the name indicates that it should be round, the “rosca de reyes” generally has an oval shape due to the need to make cakes larger than 30cm across for larger parties. Recipes vary from country to country. For decoration, fig fruit, quinces, cherries or dried and candied fruits are used.
It is traditionally eaten on January 6, during the celebration of the "Día de Reyes" (literally "Kings' Day"), which commemorates the arrival of the three Magi or Wise Men. In most of Spain, Spanish America, and sometimes, Hispanic communities in the United States, this is the day when children traditionally get presents, which are attributed to the Three Wise Men (and not Santa Claus or Father Christmas). In Mexico before children go to bed, they leave their shoes outside filled with hay or dried grass for the animals the Wise Men ride, along with a note.
 
The tradition of placing a trinket (figurine of the Christ Child) in the cake is very old. The baby Jesus, when hidden in the bread, represents the flight of Jesus, fleeing from King Herod's evil plan to kill all babies that could be the prophesied messiah. Whoever finds the baby Jesus figurine is blessed and must take the figurine to the nearest church on February 2, Candlemas Day (Día de la Candelaria). In the Mexican culture, this person also has to throw a party and provide tamales and atole to the guests.
 
In Spain, due to commercial interests, roscones bought in cake shops hide in their interior a figure - either of Jesus or others like little toys for kids and a dry faba bean. Whoever finds the figure is crowned and becomes the "king" or "queen" of the banquet, whereas whoever finds the bean has to pay next year's roscón.
 
In Argentina, the tradition of consuming rosca on January 6 is also followed, although no such figurine is included. In addition, a similar version with whole cooked eggs on top of the cake is also served on Easter as rosca de Pascua.
 
In some places, the roscón de reyes is replaced by panettone, also baked with trinkets inside.
 
 
  • 4 1/2 cups unbleached flour and sifted
  • 25g yeast
  • 3/4 cups of mixture water and milk of equal parts
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tsps sugar
  • 6 tsps butter
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1 tsp Brandy
  • 1 egg white
  • Candied fruits, sprinkles, chocolate chips and dried fruits for decoration
  • 2 Coins of choice and currency 

1) Preheat 350 degrees farenheit

2) Mix flour and add pinch of salt in one of the bowls

3) In the 2nd bowl, mix the yeast, water with milk and add to flour mixture

4) Blend well to make a thick smooth batter that is a bit sticky

5) Grease baking sheet and line with parchment paper, this is optional for some

6) once the dough has risen and doubled, knead the dough again and roll into a sausage shape

7) Place the roll on greased sheet on baking sheet and connect the ends to form a ring

8) Sprinkle dried fruits and chocolate chips, sprinkles and / or dried cherries and toppings and bake until golden brown 35 mins or so  

9) cool on window and  hide 2 coins in baked dough 

10) When cool it is customary to slice open in half the ring and place whipped cream and place the top back on ... Put in refrigerator to set should you select this option.  

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Hoser Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 January 2012 at 12:25
Ron...you think maybe that could be done in a bundt pan...sort of like the pull-apart garlic breads? 
It looks amazing ...great post!
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dave - i see no reason why it couldn't be done in such a pan ~ you may have to cut the recipe in half, but no worries there.
 
it might be a bit of a departure from "ancient" tradition, but i would be willing to bet my paellera that someone, somewhere has used a bundt pan for this ~
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Margi Cintrano Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 March 2012 at 03:58
This traditional pastry is quite a Roman Catholic ritual here on the Iberian Peninsula. You are the 2nd American I know ( Community of Bloggers to discuss gastronomy and related subjects ) that has knowledge of this ...
 
The photos are lovely. Of course, new generations of chefs here in Spain, have added a new touch:
1) whipped cream in the centre of the two layers
2) chocolate chips and chocolate cake
3) strawberries and cream filled centre
 
I had posted some fotos on another website where we had first come into contact in their recipe section. Since I cannot for the life of me, post a foto on this community website directly, you can have this foto for your´s, if you wish. I have a copy of it.
 
DESSERTS in Spain are usually named after saints, or a quintessential ingredient ... The oldest and most famous is SANTIAGO TART, TARTA SANTIAGO ... which is celebrated every 25th July, the Santiago Walk ( St. James ) ...
 
If you ever can, see the MARTIN SHEEN FILM 2011: called THE SANTIAGO WAY ... it shall provide a whole wonderful absorbing and profoundly historical view of the THE PILGRIM´s WALK ... I had done it in 1996 and it is quite an experience.
 
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i have heard of that movie, but have never seen it. i will ahve to take a closer look ~ thanks!
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Yes, it is quite a profound film and Martin Sheen directed in it and portrayed the leading role. I believe you shall really connect to the film ...
 
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