After the birth of Jesus the first people he came to worship the shepherds, informed of this event by the appearance of the angel. According to the Evangelist Matthew, in heaven was revealed to the wonderful star that led to baby Jesus the three Magi (wise men or kings, the Magi). They presented to Christ gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. A symbol of this event is "Royal cake".

Sift the flour. Of warm water (milk) and yeast to make the dough. The preparation of the dough is about 1/3 of the total sifted flour. In the dough add 1 table. a spoonful of sugar for feeding yeast.

While dough rises, prepare the candied fruit. 150gr. candied fruits need to chopped in the dough and add dried fruit (raisins) and all kinds of nuts. Usually use candied fruit: cherries, Fig, pumpkin, orange peel, pear. Candied fruits are made in advance for the entire year in-season fruits. I really liked the recipe ERINIYA, thank her very much for it. http://www.povarenok.ru/recipes/show/8800/ Candied fruit in the photo bought at the store. Those that made the summer on trial, have left all, :-[ , no residue! Next year will do more!

In the rest of the flour make a well, gradually add back: zest of 1 lemon, 3 egg yolks, a pinch of salt, champagne and melted butter, coming up the dough. Knead the dough. Dough consistency turns out cool enough so it doesn't stick to hands. (You can also add chopped candied fruits).

Make the bun. Grease it with olive or other vegetable oil, so as not withered. Cover with a clean towel and set in a warm place, the dough should come up. The size has to double.

Of dough make a sausage, bend it and connect the ends.

I added chopped candied part after rolling the dough, then turning the harness, connected the ends.

Put the cake on oiled sheet.

Decorate with halves of candied fruit (if pears, cherries, figs candied whole) dried fruits and nuts (for decoration use 200g of candied fruit). Coat the pie with egg white. Leave for some time in a warm place to come. Put in preheated oven. Bake approximately 45 minutes at 160-180 degrees. Cake should only be lightly browned. It is important not to let it burn.

Remove sheet from oven, immediately cover with pie vasanai paper towel. Give the cake to cool. Put on a beautiful dish, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bon appetit!

Traditionally "Royal cake" always contains the secret! It's hiding before baking, wrapped in aluminum foil ,a small, specially released for the occasion of the porcelain figurine. It can be: Mary, angel, baby, 3 kings, the Magi, a shepherd, a cow, a sheep, or a donkey.. On custom figurines of the Holy family and the characters surrounding them. Even in the "Royal cake" is placed dry bean. Someone get Bob to pay for the next "Royal cake". :-)