Ingredients
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1/2
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2/3
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1/2
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2
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5
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2
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1/3
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1
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1
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5 1/2
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1
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1
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Directions
Mardi Gras King Cake, The person who gets the bean in their portion of this wonderful sweet bread becomes ruler of the day (or week) at Mardi Gras time in New Orleans Even though this is a traditional holiday bread, it’s wonderful ANY time of year The mixing and heavy kneading may be done in the bread machine, if desired From an old Family Circle cookbook
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Steps
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Combine Butter or Margarine, Evaporated Milk, Granulated Sugar, and Salt in a Small Saucepan. |
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Heat Slowly Until Butter Is Melted; Cool to Lukewarm. |
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Beat Four of the Eggs in a Large Bowl With a Wire Whip; Stir in Milk Mixture. |
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Sprinkle Yeast and 1 Teaspoon Sugar Into Warm Water in a Cup. |
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Stir Until Yeast Dissolves; Allow to Stand Until Mixture Bubbles (approximately Ten Minutes). |
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Add to Egg Mixture, Blending Well. |
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Add Lemon and Orange Rind. |
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Mix Flour Into Egg Mixture, One Cup at a Time to Make a Stiff Dough. |
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Turn Out Onto a Lightly Floured Pastry Cloth or Board; Knead Until Smooth and Elastic (about Ten Minutes), Adding Only Enough Extra Flour to Keep the Dough from Sticking. |
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Place in a Large Greased Bowl; Turn Dough to Coat All Over With Shortening. |
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Cover With a Towel and Let Rise in a Warm Place Until Double in Bulk. |
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Punch Down; Knead a Few Times and Divide in Half. |
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Using the Palms of Your Hands, Roll Half Into a 20" Rope; Lift Ends and Twist Loosely One or Two Times. |
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Place on a Large Greased Cookie Sheet in a Half Circle. |
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Repeat With the Other Half of the Dough, Pinching the Ends of the Ropes Together to Form a Large Ring About 12 Inches in Diameter. |
