Roscon de Reyes (Kings' Ring)

Directions

1. 1Grate the orange peel into the sugar and set aside.
2. 2Heat the milk and add the yeast. Mix with the sugar, yeast, and flour and form into a ball.
3. 3Place the dough into a bowl with lukewarm water. When it floats, it is ready to use, after approximately 10 minutes.
4. 4For the second dough, heat the milk and add the yeast. Sift the flour, make a well, and add the milk mixture, eggs, sugar, butter, salt, orange blossom water, orange sugar, and the first dough.
5. 5Mix together with quick movements until fully incorporated. Oil the hands, place the dough onto a surface, and knead until the dough is elastic and smooth. Form into a ball, cover with a clean cloth, and set aside until doubled in volume, for at least 5 hours.
6. 6Divide the dough into two equal sections. Knead slightly and form into a ring. Place onto baking sheets covered with parchment paper and set aside until doubled in volume, approximately 2 hours.
7. 7Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius. Brush the dough with the egg and decorate with the moistened sugar, candied fruit, and almonds. Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
8. 8Whip the cream with the sugar and the stabilizer. Divide into two parts and mix the cocoa powder into one of them.
9. 9Carefully cut the rings in half horizontally and fill with the cream and cocoa cream.