King Cake

Name: King Cake
Ingredients: 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1 (16 oz.) carton sour cream; 1/3 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 2 eggs; 6 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened; Colored Frostings; Colored Sugars

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 (16 oz.) carton sour cream
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 eggs
6 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
Colored Frostings
Colored Sugars

Directions

1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan.
2

Heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally.
3

Cool to 105° to 115°.
4

Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl.
5

Let stand 5 minutes. Add butter mixture, eggs and 2 cups flour. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer 2 minutes or until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
6

Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.