King Cake

A long time ago,

I ordered a King Cake

expressed shipped from New Orleans.

Even with over night shipping,

it was a bit worse for wear 

but still good.

My husband was a Fed Ex manager

back then and nearly free shipping was one of the perks.

I can't remember why I thought 

this was a good idea or even where

I got the idea, 

never having been to New Orleans.

My kids were quite young then

but it made an impression.

My now grown up son asked if I would make

a King Cake.

He recently visited New Orleans on business.

So I gave it a go

with 

King Arthur's King Cake recipe.

My assistant took over the all important

task of frosting and shaking the sprinkles.

It was a fun dough to work with

and smelled heavenly with the addition

of lemon oil and fresh nutmeg.

The KA version was filled with sweetened cream cheese.

See what happens 

after baking along with fellow

Bread Bakers for a few months?

Enough confidence 

to tackle another yeasty bake.