Portuguese Bolo Rei (King Cake)

Name: Portuguese Bolo Rei (King Cake)
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 500 g strong bread flour; 100 g caster sugar; 100 g unsalted butter (softened); 15 g fresh yeast (or 7g dried yeast); 150 ml warm milk; 3 large eggs; Zest of 1 orange; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp brandy or port wine; 1 tsp salt; 150 g mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, chopped dates); 50 g chopped candied orange peel; 50 g chopped candied citron peel; 50 g whole almonds; 50 g walnuts; Extra candied fruits for topping; Whole nuts for garnish; Icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

Prep:2h 15minCook:35min

Bolo Rei is a traditional Portuguese crown shaped sweet bread with candied fruit and nuts offering a soft buttery crumb infused with citrus zest and brandy for a festive and aromatic treat

Updated at: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:57:50 GMT