Galette Des Rois

When I did my two exchanges to France in high school, both times I went in January. In January, it’s quite common to enjoy a Galette des Rois – at least a couple…or more, if you like. At least we ate a TON with the family I stayed with (perfect for my sweet tooth)!

Though it’s a bit late in January, I knew that I wanted to celebrate a Galette des Rois whilst visiting my family and decided tonight seemed like the best night to break it out.

I found this recipe online at All Recipes (click). I’ve used a couple others, but this is one of the best and easiest I’ve seen – try it out if you’d like – it’s a good one.

The key ingredient in the galette is almond paste…be still my heart! This stuff smells and tastes amazing.

The other key ingredient is obviously the puff pastry.

Roll the puff pastry, cut to size in a circle, add filling.

Add a dried bean. The person who gets the bean is the “king”!

Top with second piece of puff pastry, press seams, brush with egg wash.

Pierce top

Bake.

Top with confectioner’s sugar.

Bake a wee bit more till the top is golden brown.

Nom-alicious!

Slice.

Serve…and maybe work on some photography homework:

Closed aperture.

Wide aperture.

Closed aperture.

Wide aperture.

If you can’t tell by the numerous photos…I simply ADORE this cake! I have so many fond memories of my time spent in France with my wonderful French families. Enjoying this cake is like taking a slice out of history and reliving it for just a moment.

I had my cake with a little milk (hubby helped me finish this giant mug)

Nom nom nom

Slice #2 – enjoyed whilst getting cozy on the couch.

I could have stopped after the first slice, but it’s not every day you have a homemade Galette des Rois in the house, so I decided to just enjoy it.

Everyone in my fam loved it but no one got the bean! Guess someone noshing on one of the remaining 3 slices will be the king tomorrow!

Since we skipped right over lunch (or did we skip dinner?), I decided to have a snack later in the evening. I tried Kefir for the first time since my dad was cracking open the one they had in the fridge. I’ve always been afraid to try this stuff because I thought it may taste weird. It tastes like a drinkable yogurt. It was actually quite nice. I’d definitely buy this now that I know it’s yummy.

I also dug into leftovers from breakfast – a healthy blueberry muffin and some mini broccoli/parm frittatas.

Have you heard about the online bake sale for Haiti? If not, click here to check it out. We’re still looking for bakers…and of course, bidders soon! Details on the post! :)

Comments

[FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com]

Looks good!

We just buy it... but that's because BF says it's difficult to make :P

[Lily @ Lily's Health Pad]

Wow, what a puff pastry!

[Mackattack (Beth)]

oh that looks fantastic! Isn't it funny how food can transport you to a completely different place? So great.

[Lauren @ Eater not a runner]

That looks so good! I LOVE anything almond flavored, I might have to try that out :-)

[Thimbleanna]

Ooooh, that galette looks yummy! But inquiring minds want to know how you drink out of a square mug without it spilling all over!

[eatingRD]

That looks wonderful!!! I have some phyllo left from making baklava, but I don't know if that could be used too? Probably need the puff. That would be so neat to study abroad.

[Abby]

wow. amazing!

[Jen]

It looks delicious!

[Rebeca]

That looks great!

I'm very excited about your bake sale. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for doing this!

[kate]

that looks delish! let me ponder my baking abilities this week and i will get back to you. great idea!

[Jenna]

Holy yummm!

[Veronica]

The cake looks amazing! I want to try Kefir too, but I havent been able to find it yet.

[lauren (athlEAT)]

oh my goodness - that looks absolutely incredible. Where did you find the can of almond paste? I have never seen it in my local grocery store.

I am inspired to try and make this.