GALETTE DES ROIS
This is a popular French cake that celebrates the holiday of Epiphany (January 6th) the day when the Three Kings visited the Baby Jesus. As part of French tradition, a bean or small china feve (favor) is hidden in the cake. The person who finds the feve in his or her slice becomes king or queen for the day. The person can also choose someone to be their king or queen and can lead the traditional dance.
Provided by ULYBERT
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the almond paste into a food processor or blender with about half of the sugar, and process until well blended. Add the butter and remaining sugar using and process until smooth, then blend in 1 egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, flour and salt. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a baking sheet or line with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Roll out one sheet of the puff pastry into an 11-inch square. Keep the pastry cool, do not knead or stretch. Use a large pie plate, cake pan or frying pan to trace an 11 inch circle onto the dough using the tip of a small knife. Place the circle of pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry. Refrigerate both sheets.
- Mound the almond filling onto the center of the pastry that is on the baking sheet. Leave about 1 1/2 inch margin at the edges. Press the bean or feve down into the filling. Place the second sheet of pastry on top, and press down the edges to seal. Beat the remaining egg with a fork, and lightly brush onto the top of the galette. Use a knife to make a crisscross pattern in the egg wash, and then prick several small slits in the top to vent steam while baking.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not open the oven until the time is up, as the pastry will not fully puff. Remove from the oven, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Return to the oven, and cook for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Lay a golden paper crown gently on top of the cake. This will be used to crown the person who finds the bean or feve. Serve warm or cold. Make sure to tell everyone about the bean or feve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
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Vitoria Da silva
[email protected]This galette des rois was amazing! The pastry was flaky and the almond filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rocky Handsome
[email protected]I've never made galette des rois before, but this recipe made it easy. The galette turned out great, and it was a big hit at my party.
Mansoor Mansoor
[email protected]This galette des rois was delicious! The almond filling was especially good. I would definitely make this again.
Mia Michelle Lange
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making galette des rois, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The galette turned out great, and it was a big hit at my party.
Hoseah Yego
[email protected]This galette des rois was amazing! The pastry was flaky and the almond filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
KESHAV KC
[email protected]I've never made galette des rois before, but this recipe made it easy. The galette turned out great, and it was a big hit at my party.
Ethan Hawkins
[email protected]This galette des rois was delicious! The almond filling was especially good. I would definitely make this again.
Saleem Jan TV
[email protected]The galette des rois was a big hit at my party! Everyone loved the flaky pastry and the rich almond filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Hira Malik
[email protected]I love galette des rois, and this recipe did not disappoint. The pastry was flaky and the almond filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.
Lings Lapo
[email protected]This galette des rois was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The pastry was flaky and delicate, and the almond filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
tek poudel
[email protected]I've been making galette des rois for years, and this recipe is definitely one of the best. The pastry is always flaky and the almond filling is rich and flavorful. I love that this recipe also includes instructions for making the frangipane filling
Arif Butt
[email protected]My first time making galette des rois, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the galette came out looking just like the pictures. The almond filling was delicious, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown.
Azeez Dare
[email protected]This galette des rois recipe was a hit! The pastry was flaky and buttery, and the almond filling was rich and flavorful. I especially appreciated the step-by-step instructions with pictures, which made the process easy to follow.