Name: Coca De San Juan Sweet Festive Pastry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 1 round disc
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1/3 cup warm milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; Zest of one orange; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Sliced almonds and crystal sugar for topping

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter.
Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix the ingredients until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a round disc, about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick.
Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and decorate the top with sliced almonds and a sprinkle of crystal sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.

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