Brioche King’s Crown

Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo

A brioche king’s crown, southern France version: moist brioche dough scented with orange blossom water, lemon and rum, topped with candied fruit and pearl sugar. Ideal for holidays or a gourmand snack.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
13h 25m
Prep
35m
Cook
1h 41m
Cleanup
15h 41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$10.75
Per serving:$1.34

Critical Success Points

  • Incorporating the butter
  • First rise of 2 h
  • Cold rest (overnight)
  • Forming the crown (digging the central hole)
  • Second rise of 2 h
  • Baking at 200 °C

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with care.
  • Rum contains alcohol; avoid giving it to children.
  • Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw dough.

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