Couronne De L'Épiphanie (Spanish Epiphany Bread)

• 450 g white flour (1 lb)
• 75 g butter (5 tbsp)
• 75 g sugar (3 oz)
• 25 g fresh yeast, dissolved in (1 oz.)
• 140 ml warm milk (1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
• 1 egg white, beaten to stiff peaks
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 tablespoon orange flower water
• 1 pinch salt
• DECORATION
• candied fruit, in large pieces
• sliced almonds
• dried beans (or a silver coin)

1. Place the flour and salt into a large bowl; make a well in the centre and pour in the dissolved yeast; gradually mix in the flour; when the mixture is thick, sprinkle all over with flour and let rest for 15 minutes in a warm place.
2. Meanwhile, cream together the butter and sugar.
3. Mix the zests, brandy, orange flower water and the two eggs into the dough; knead until it becomes smooth, gradually mix in the butter, kneading constantly, until the dough becomes even smoother and more elastic;
4. cover with greased paper and let rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes, until the dough has doubled in volume.
5. Place the dough on a floured surface, knead for 2 to 3 minutes; add in the silver coin or bean.
6. With your hands, roll the dough into a long sausage-shape, approximately 65 cm (2 feet) long and 13 cm (5") thick.
7. Place on a baking sheet, forming the dough into a circle; join the two ends by pinching the dough together.
8. Cover with greased paper and let rest another 90 minutes or until the dough has doubled in volume; brush the crown with the beaten egg white, decorate with the almonds and slices of candied fruit, pressing them down so that they stick to the dough.
9. Place into a 180u0b0 C (350u0b0 F) oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the bread is cooked and golden.
10. Place on a rack and let cool.

white flour, butter, sugar, fresh yeast, milk, orange zest, lemon zest, egg whites, egg, brandy, orange flower, salt, candied fruit, almonds, beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/couronne-de-l-piphanie-spanish-epiphany-bread-229293 (may not work)