Save A festive and dazzling sweet bread shaped like a crown, adorned with colorful candied fruits and sugar pearls—a showstopping centerpiece perfect for celebrations.
This recipe has become my go-to for festive gatherings, impressing everyone with its beautiful appearance and delightful taste.
Ingredients
- Dough: 500 g all-purpose flour, 80 g granulated sugar, 1 packet (7 g) active dry yeast, 200 ml warm milk, 2 large eggs, 100 g unsalted butter softened, 1 tsp salt, zest of 1 orange, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Decoration: 100 g assorted candied fruits (cherries, orange peel, citron), 2 tbsp pearl sugar, 1 egg yolk (for egg wash), 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash), 1 tbsp apricot jam (for glazing)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Step 2:
- Add flour, sugar, salt, orange zest, vanilla, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Step 3:
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Step 4:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Step 5:
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a large ring (crown) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 6:
- Cover loosely and let rise for another 30 40 minutes.
- Step 7:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Step 8:
- Whisk the egg yolk with milk and brush over the risen dough.
- Step 9:
- Decorate the crown with candied fruits and pearl sugar, pressing them gently into the dough.
- Step 10:
- Bake for 25 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Step 11:
- While still warm, brush the crown with warmed apricot jam for shine. Let cool before serving.
Save My family looks forward to this bread every holiday, especially when we hide a small figurine inside for a fun surprise.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, Stand mixer (optional), Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (wheat), eggs, and dairy (butter, milk). Candied fruits may contain traces of nuts or sulfites check labels if concerned.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 340, Total Fat: 9 g, Carbohydrates: 56 g, Protein: 7 g
Save This Couronne de Roi is perfect for creating memorable celebrations with family and friends.
Kitchen Guide
- → What is couronne de roi bijoux sucrés?
It is a festive French bread shaped like a crown, embellished with colorful candied fruits and sugar pearls.
- → How do I achieve a glossy finish on the bread?
Brush the baked bread with warmed apricot jam to create a shiny, appetizing glaze.
- → Can I substitute ingredients in the dough?
Yes, while the recipe uses all-purpose flour, warm milk, and butter, you can adjust some components but maintaining the rising process is key for texture.
- → What decorations work best for this bread?
Assorted candied fruits and pearl sugar are traditional, but slivered almonds can add an extra crunch and appeal.
- → How long should I let the dough rise?
The dough should rise for about one hour until doubled, followed by a second rise of 30–40 minutes after shaping.