Galette Des Rois

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Galette Des Rois: A Delicious French Pastry Fit for Kings
in Pastry

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup almond paste
1/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch salt
1 package frozen puff pastry , thawed
1 dry kidney bean
1 egg , beaten
1 tablespoon confectioners ' sugar , for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
421
Sugar
16.4g
Fat
28g
Galette Des Rois is a pastry that's often savored in France on the eve of Epiphany. Traditionally, the Galette is served with champagne or apple cider and can be enjoyed by both young and old. The person who gets the slice of Galette with the bean inside is considered the King or Queen of the celebration and is crowned with a paper crown. The pastry layers and almond filling create a delicious melody of textures and flavors that are irresistible to pastry enthusiasts around the world.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine the almond paste, white sugar, and softened butter until well combined.
2.Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture and mix well.
3.Add flour and salt to the mixture and mix until a smooth paste is formed.
4.Roll out the puff pastry into two circles that are approximately 10-inches in diameter. Place one circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the almond mixture on top, leaving a margin of about 1 inch around the edges. Insert a dry kidney bean somewhere randomly in the paste.
5.Place the second circle of puff pastry over the almond mixture and pinch the two layers together around the edges.
6.Brush the top of the Galette Des Rois with the beaten egg and decorate it with a knife or fork to create a design.
7.Preheat your oven to 200 Celsius and bake the pastry for about 30 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
8.Once done, let it cool on a wire rack for a few minutes and dust powdered sugar on top.

PROS

Consuming Almonds in the meal can be excellent for your health and well-being.
The galette des Rois is a delicious and rich pastry perfect for celebratory occasions.

CONS

The dish contains butter, sugar and salt which are not the healthiest ingredients to consume in large quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds, which are the primary ingredient of Galette Des Rois are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
They are also loaded with antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients and have been linked to regulating blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation and cholesterol levels in the body.

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