Boudin King Cake

Carnival Season and Mardi Gras means lots of King Cake in all shapes and sizes. No matter if you prefer savory or sweet you'll find a style to please your palette. This boudin king cake is a touch of savory and a touch of sweet with the delicious combination of Cajun classics.

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups warm milk (105° to 110°), divided
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• ½ cup sugar, divided
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 large eggs, divided
• 4½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pound cooked boudin; casings removed & crumbled
• 1 teaspoon water
• Steen's Cane syrup (for drizzling)

Method of Preparation:

1. In a 1-cup glass measuring cup, stir together ¼ cup warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add salt and remaining sugar until creamy. Add 3 eggs and remaining 1 cup warm milk, and beat until combined. Stir in yeast mixture. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, beating until well combined, about 2 minutes.
3. On a lightly floured surface, turn out dough, and knead for 5 minutes. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let stand in a warm, draft-free place (75°) until doubled in size, about 1½ hours.
4. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle sausage on dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Starting at one long side, tightly roll up dough, jelly-roll style, and press edge to seal. Place on prepared pan, and form into a circle; pinch ends to seal.
6. Using kitchen scissors, cut notches into dough. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm, draft-free place (75°) for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon water and remaining 1 egg. Brush wreath with egg wash.
9. Bake for 30 minutes. Cover with foil to prevent excess browning; bake 15 to 20 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with cane syrup.

Makes 6-8 servings

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This recipe was provided by Louisiana Cookin' Magazine.