Three Kings' Cake

Steps

1. Prepare the dough: Mix the white flour, salt, sugar, and skim milk powder in a large bowl. Add the beaten whole egg and water. Knead the ingredients into a soft, smooth dough. This can be done either by hand or with a food processor.
2. Incorporate the butter: Once the dough is smooth, add the softened butter. Continue kneading until the butter is completely incorporated and the dough has an elastic consistency.
3. Let the dough rise: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for about 40 minutes until it has noticeably risen.
4. Portioning and shaping: After the dough has risen, place it on a lightly floured work surface. Weigh out 1 portion of 100 g and 6 portions of 65 g. Shape each portion into a ball. Hide the porcelain jam (König) in one of the small balls (65 g).
5. Assemble the cake: Place the large ball (100 g) in the center of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange the smaller balls evenly around the large ball to form a “crown.” Cover the shaped cake again with a cloth and let rise at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
6. Preparation for baking: After the proving time, carefully brush the surface of the cake with beaten egg. Sprinkle the cake generously with coarse sugar and flaked almonds.
7. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat). Bake the cake on the middle rack for approx. 30 minutes until it is golden brown. Remove the finished Three Kings Cake from the oven and allow to cool.