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Stir often.
Dissolve both packets of yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with a tablespoon
of sugar mixed in. Let stand 5 minutes, or until the yeast starts to bubble. Add the butter mixture,
eggs, and 2 cups of flour and beat with a mixer for two minutes, or until mixture becomes
smooth. Gradually add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Place dough on a
lightly floured surface and knead until smooth--approximately 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased
bowl and turn the dough so that all sides are greased. Cover and let rise in a warm place for
approximately one hour, or until doubled in size.
Mix 1/2 cup of sugar and cinnamon and
set aside for later.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it in half. Place one
portion on a slightly floured surface and roll it with a rolling pin into a rectangle approximately
10"x 22".
Spread half the butter over the surface of the dough with a spatula and then sprinkle half of
the cinnamon and sugar mixture over it, as well.
If you are adding a coin, bean, or figurine as a token in the King Cake, place it on the rolled
out dough just before rolling it up so the token is contained in the rolled up dough.
Start on the long side of the dough and roll it like a jelly roll. Place the roll, seam side
down, on a greased baking sheet and bring the ends together to form an oval ring. Pinch ends
together to seal. Repeat steps with remaining dough.
Cover and let rise for 20 minutes or
until they double in size again.
Bake at 375ยบ F. for 15-20 minutes or until golden
brown.
When cake is cool, decorate with powdered sugar frosting and sprinkle with bands of
colored sugars in purple, yellow and green.
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