La galette des rois
Traditional galette
If you are interested in the history and significance of Epiphany in France, take a look at this article where I explained this in more details. I also included my own recipe for our favourite galette. La galette des rois (traditionelle): this is the traditional flaky pastry and almond creme galette. It is also sometimes called Pithiviers.
La galette franc-comtoise
I discovered this galette thanks to a friend of mine from the region. This galette looks a little more like a flan, to me anyway. It doesn't have the flaky pastry. Here is a recipe courtesy of said friend.
Ingredients:
- a quarter of a liter of milk
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 90g butter
- 125g flour
- 3 to 4 eggs
- a flavour of your choice: rhum, vanilla, orange blossom water
Directions:
Warm up the oven to 150°C. Heat up the milk with the sugar and butter. When the mixture is about to boil, pour all of the flour in it. Mix some more with a wooden spoon until you get a big dough ball. Lower the heat and keep working the dough for a few minutes. Then let it cool. Add the eggs one by one mixing all the time. Add your chosen flavour. Butter and flour a tart shape / pie mold. Spread the mixture in it. Don't forget the lucky charm! You can embellish the top by drawing patterns on it and brushing it with an egg yolk for colour. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. When it is golden, it is ready.
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