A traditional cake for the feast of the Epiphany. This one is New Orleans coffeecake style. A great breakfast bread, also. Use also for Mardi Gras celebrations.
This makes two 9×12 bread rings. Allow plenty of time to roll out, as the dough is very stretchy. The rolling and braiding is a little tricky and time consuming, but it is so delicious and festive, and makes a beautiful presentation. I’ve made this 3 years in a row for our family Epiphany celebration.
ready in about two hours and 20 minutes;
serves 15
You might need to buy:
- salt
- dry yeast
- warm water
- eggs
- FILLING:
- chopped pecans
- granulated sugar
- cinnamon
- TOPPING
- sugar
- evaporated milk
- unsalted butter
- CAKE: