Rosca Perfeita (Perfect Sweet Bread Ring)

🍩✨ 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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