Mardi Gras

There are many traditions surrounding Mardi Gras, but one of my favorites is the king cake. King cake is a pastry made of braided yeast dough filled with a rich mixture of cinnamon and topped with a sweet gold with bright colors, ice green and purple. The recipe varies from place to place, but the overall effect is quite large, such as Danish or cinnamon cake (flavor wise, at least). First, to