Coca de San Juan

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

500 grams

Granulated sugar

150 grams

Active dry yeast

7 grams

Eggs

2

Milk

100 milliliters, warm

Butter

80 grams, softened

Lemon zest

1 tablespoon

Orange blossom water

1 tablespoon

Candied fruit

100 grams

Pine nuts

50 grams

Powdered sugar

for dusting

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast.
2. To this mixture, add the eggs, warm milk, softened butter, lemon zest, and orange blossom water. Mix well until a soft dough begins to form.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic, this should take about 10 minutes.
4. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean cloth. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
5. Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
6. Gently roll out the dough into a large rectangle and transfer it onto a lined baking sheet.
7. Decoratively arrange the candied fruit on the dough and sprinkle the pine nuts evenly over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the Coca de San Juan has turned a beautiful golden brown color.
9. Allow the coca to cool completely before dusting with a generous amount of powdered sugar. Slice and serve as a delightful dessert or a sweet breakfast treat.