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King's Crown with Fresh Cream

Recipe by Casa Bena Cuisine

A fluffy, airy king's crown flavored with fresh cream, orange blossom water and orange zest. This traditional brioche is made in two rises, decorated with pearl sugar, candied cherries and a hidden bean inside. Easy to follow, it guarantees a 100 % success rate.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
2h 32m
Prep
40m
Cook
23m
Cleanup
3h 35m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.86
Per serving:$0.48

Critical Success Points

  • Activating the yeast in warm milk
  • First rise until the dough doubles in volume
  • Proper shaping of the crown (thickness and diameter)
  • Second rise to achieve lightness
  • Baking at 150 °C for 40 minutes

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot milk to avoid burns.
  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Do not let the dough rise too long to avoid over‑fermentation.

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