How to Make Roscones - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roscones, a traditional Spanish dessert, are sweet, ring-shaped breads that are typically enjoyed during special occasions and holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. These delectable treats are often topped with colorful candied fruits and a dusting of powdered sugar, making them a beautiful and festive addition to any dessert table.

Originating in Spain, roscones have a rich history dating back centuries. They are believed to have been influenced by several different cultures, inclu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • ½ cup guava paste, or to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup coarse granulated sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 roscones

  • Heat milk in the microwave or on the stovetop to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).
  • Place warm milk, egg, butter, flour, white sugar, icing sugar, salt, and yeast in a bread machine in the order listed. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done, about 90 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 4 or 5 equal parts depending on the size of the roscones you want to make. Take one piece of dough and roll it into a roll about 1/2 inch wide. Repeat with remaining dough. Flatten the rolls and fill evenly with guava paste.
  • Roll the dough once again so the filling is in the middle and not seen from the outside. Take both ends and paste them together, forming a circle with a hole in the middle (like a doughnut). Place in an oiled baking pan, leaving room to grow. With a sharp, non-serrated knife, make some slits on the top just deep enough that you can see a bit of the filling.
  • Once all your roscones are done, cover and let rest until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brush beaten eggs over each roscone and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
  • Nutrition

    601 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 135mg
    • Sodium: 531mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 109g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 252mg