Post by loobyloo on Jan 6, 2021 10:15:03 GMT 1
Read this on-line this morning (saw lots of Spanish buying yesterday in supermarket)
Roscon de Reyes
Every culture has a particular food associated with the holidays and in Spain there is nothing more typically festive
then the Roscón de Reyes. On January 6th to celebrate Epiphany, Spaniards typically tuck into a Roscón de Reyes, a
golden brioche ring decorated with candied fruit.
The cakes, which symbolize the crowns worn by the Three Kings (or Wise Men) on their visit to baby Jesus, traditionally
contain a little figurine for children as well as a dry fava bean.
Whoever finds the toy is crowned king or queen of the celebration, while the one who finds the bean has to buy the Roscón
next year.
Each year, El Corte Inglés promises an even greater prize. The Spanish department store traditionally hides one gram gold
ingots in 1000 of its cakes sold in the run up to Epiphany, each ingot with an estimated value of around €50.
It has also included three special prizes of a gold ingot weighing an ounce with a value of over €1,000.
El Corte Inglés expects to sell an estimated 600,000 roscones at its stores across Spain this year, in 25 different
varieties.
But the department store isn’t the only merchant to offer the promise of riches with each bite of cake.
Across Spain, patisseries hide prizes within their roscónes.
This year, the best seller promises to be a version created by Spanish Michelin-starred chef and Masterchef winner,
Carlos Maldonado produced for Lidl supermarkets and for sale at €5.99
The traditional sweet dough of a Roscón is scented with orange blossom and can be served with cream but is best when
dunked into steaming mug of rich hot chocolate after an evening watching the Cabalgata – the lavish parades held across
Spain on January 5th when the Three Kings distribute sweets and presents to children.
Although this year thanks to Covid-19 there are no cabalgatas, that doesn't mean you should miss out on trying the special
cake.
Local bakeries make their own versions and you will often see long queues outside as people line up to buy their favourite.
Happy Three Kings! (National Bank Holiday in Spain)
Roscon de Reyes
Every culture has a particular food associated with the holidays and in Spain there is nothing more typically festive
then the Roscón de Reyes. On January 6th to celebrate Epiphany, Spaniards typically tuck into a Roscón de Reyes, a
golden brioche ring decorated with candied fruit.
The cakes, which symbolize the crowns worn by the Three Kings (or Wise Men) on their visit to baby Jesus, traditionally
contain a little figurine for children as well as a dry fava bean.
Whoever finds the toy is crowned king or queen of the celebration, while the one who finds the bean has to buy the Roscón
next year.
Each year, El Corte Inglés promises an even greater prize. The Spanish department store traditionally hides one gram gold
ingots in 1000 of its cakes sold in the run up to Epiphany, each ingot with an estimated value of around €50.
It has also included three special prizes of a gold ingot weighing an ounce with a value of over €1,000.
El Corte Inglés expects to sell an estimated 600,000 roscones at its stores across Spain this year, in 25 different
varieties.
But the department store isn’t the only merchant to offer the promise of riches with each bite of cake.
Across Spain, patisseries hide prizes within their roscónes.
This year, the best seller promises to be a version created by Spanish Michelin-starred chef and Masterchef winner,
Carlos Maldonado produced for Lidl supermarkets and for sale at €5.99
The traditional sweet dough of a Roscón is scented with orange blossom and can be served with cream but is best when
dunked into steaming mug of rich hot chocolate after an evening watching the Cabalgata – the lavish parades held across
Spain on January 5th when the Three Kings distribute sweets and presents to children.
Although this year thanks to Covid-19 there are no cabalgatas, that doesn't mean you should miss out on trying the special
cake.
Local bakeries make their own versions and you will often see long queues outside as people line up to buy their favourite.
Happy Three Kings! (National Bank Holiday in Spain)
