GâTEAU BRETON
With its soft, buttery crumb, this classic French cake is similar to a giant shortbread, though moister and more tender. Its hidden prune filling is traditional, although you can use other dried fruit, such as apricot, instead. In France you sometimes even see bakers sandwiching melted chocolate or caramel between the layers. This keeps well if you want to bake it 1 or 2 days ahead. Store it well wrapped at room temperature.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine prunes, rum and 2 tablespoons water. (Use 1 cup/240 milliliters water if using dried apricots.) Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed (about 5 minutes for prunes, 10 to 15 for apricots). Use a fork to mash into a thick purée. Cover and chill.
- In a food processor, pulse to combine flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add 5 egg yolks and pulse until mixture comes together as a dough. Divide in half, form into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll one of the dough halves into an 8-inch circle. Transfer dough to prepared cake pan, pressing into edges. Spread prune or apricot purée across dough, leaving 3/4 inch border around outside edge. Roll second piece of dough into an 8-inch circle, transfer to cake pan, press around outside edge to stick the pieces together and seal in fruit purée.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water and beat lightly. Brush over top of cake, then use a fork to score a crisscross pattern into the dough. Bake until golden brown, about 50 minutes (cover with foil if cake is browning too quickly). Cool in pan 15 minutes. Flip onto a plate, then invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 442, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 21 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Jackson Joy
[email protected]This gâteau breton is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
gamer girl grace
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of dense cakes, but this gâteau breton is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful, and the plums add a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Darreius Earl
[email protected]This gâteau breton is a new favorite of mine. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the way the plums add a little bit of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Toby Payne
[email protected]I've never had gâteau breton before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ndimwabuke samson
[email protected]This gâteau breton is delicious! The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Khamyrin Caldwell
[email protected]I made this gâteau breton for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Merl Garrett
[email protected]This gâteau breton is so good! It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the plums add a little bit of tartness. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Nichole Fernau
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this gâteau breton because I'm not a big fan of dense cakes. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the plums added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Md jilani Munshi
[email protected]This was my first time making gâteau breton and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Amber Kellalea
[email protected]I've made this gâteau breton several times now and it's always a success. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I love the combination of the sweet and salty flavors.
Tee Khema
[email protected]This gâteau breton is an absolute delight! The texture is perfectly moist and dense, with a delicious buttery flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. It was a hit with my family and friends.