Rosca Perfeita (Perfect Sweet Bread Ring)

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🍩✨ Rosca Perfeita (Perfect Sweet Bread Ring)

📝 Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup warm milk 🥛
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Filling:

  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • OR 1/2 cup chocolate chips 🍫
  • OR coconut + sugar 🥥

For the Topping:

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • Optional: shredded coconut or sliced almonds

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Activate Yeast

  • Mix warm milk + a little sugar.
  • Add yeast and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make Dough

  • Add eggs, butter, remaining sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  • Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

3. Knead

  • Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. First Rise

  • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

5. Shape the Rosca

  • Roll dough into a rectangle.
  • Spread your filling (if using).
  • Roll into a log, then form a ring.
  • Pinch ends to seal.

6. Second Rise

  • Place on a baking tray and let rise 30–45 minutes.

7. Bake

  • Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar/toppings.
  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden.

8. Finish

  • Optional: drizzle with icing (powdered sugar + milk) for extra sweetness ✨

💡 Tips:

  • Don’t overfill or it may leak while baking
  • Add citrus zest 🍊 for a fresh aroma
  • Best enjoyed warm with coffee ☕
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