Quick Mardi Gras King Cake
"Blogger, Barbara Schieving of Barbara Bakes shares her take on classic Mardi Gras King Cake. “A brioche or sweet roll dough is braided, baked in a circle and decorated with icing and purple, green and gold sugars. Kind of like a crown-shaped cinnamon roll all dressed up for a party.” says Barbara...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
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1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) Rapid Rise yeast
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1 cup milk
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, cut into 12 pieces
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2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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Dark green, purple, and yellow or gold sugars, if desired
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Miniature plastic baby, if desired
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