GALETTE DES ROIS-KING CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. With an electric beater, mix all the ingredients for the frangipane cream just until blended. On a slightly floured cold surface, cut 2 circles the size of dinner plates out of the puff pastry. Put one of them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush one inch around the edge of the circle with egg wash (beaten egg yolk). Spread half of the frangipane cream on the center and place the second circle on top matching the edges of the circles. Press all around the edges to glue them together. Press softly in the center to evenly spread the filling. If making 2 galettes use remaining cream and follow the same method for preparation.
- Decorate the galette with a fork, press edges together all around-no pricking. With the point of a knife, make any kind of design being careful not to go all the way through the puff pastry. Brush the surface with egg wash being careful no to get any on the sides.
- Bake the galette in the center of a preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes then 350 degrees for 30 minutes. For the last 5 minutes, sprinkle with powdered sugar and bake until golden brown. Serve warm with gold paper crown on top.
- For the tradition of Epiphany in the privacy of your kitchen cut the galette in as many parts as people in the party. In one of them, insert a little ceramic toy (big enough to prevent swallowing). In the old days, they used a dried fava bean, so to this day it is still called "la feve." Everyone picks 1 piece of galette the one who discovers the toy is made the king of the day and wears the crown. He picks a queen by putting the toy in her glass and everyone raises his or her glass and applauds. Same process in reverse if a lady finds the toy. Tradition says that the next party should be at the king's expense.
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Nell Tosh
nell_tosh@yahoo.comThis galette des rois is perfect for any occasion.
Moho Cali
moho_cali@gmail.comThis galette des rois is a must-try!
bappy islam 2222
2b@gmail.comI'll definitely be making this galette des rois again.
Ekeh Gift Chioma
chiomae@yahoo.comThis was the best galette des rois I've ever had!
Lynne marie
m@hotmail.co.ukThis galette des rois was delicious! I would definitely recommend it.
Oscar Madrigal
o@hotmail.frOverall, this was a good galette des rois recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.
Anis Zaib
a.z79@hotmail.co.ukThis galette des rois was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Randle Hite
r@gmail.comThe almond filling in this galette des rois was a bit dry, but the puff pastry was nice and flaky.
Adnan Samir
s_a@yahoo.comThis galette des rois was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Nancy Blango
n-b@gmail.comI love this recipe! The galette des rois is always a hit with my family and friends.
Md Rakib Hossien
hossien-m59@aol.comThis was my first time making galette des rois, and it turned out great! The dough was easy to work with, and the almond filling was delicious.
Străistaru Eugen
eugens@yahoo.comI've been making galette des rois for years, and this recipe is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are always perfect.
Justin Lindley
j-l76@gmail.comThis galette des rois recipe is a keeper! The puff pastry was flaky and buttery, and the almond filling was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.