Published on 04/01/2025 23:02
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Galette des rois: gourmet or family recipes adapted to all tastes
When it comes to king cakes, there are frangipane fans. Others prefer the new products that have appeared in recent years: apple, chocolate… In the South, we tend to enjoy the king cake. Everyone has their preferences and manufacturing secrets.
(France 2)
When it comes to king cakes, there are frangipane fans. Others prefer the new products that have appeared in recent years: apple, chocolate… In the South, we tend to enjoy the king cake. Everyone has their preferences and manufacturing secrets.
The galette des rois is the magic of almond powder. The king cake is a burst of candied fruit that looks like precious stones. The tradition of Epiphany extends the festive spirit for a few more days. “It’s not the lightest way to start the year after the festivities”declares an Alsatian.
In Alsace, we can find the king of pancakes: Christophe Felder. In his kitchen, the pastry chefs have their work cut out for them with 3,000 pancakes to make in three weeks. Unsurprisingly, the best-selling one is the frangipane one. It is also the pastry chef's favorite. He first prepares his puff pastry. The second step consists of preparing the frangipane, a delicious mixture of butter, sugar, almond powder and eggs. After the final touch, he places the bean. A recipe he gets from his baker father. Once the dough has rested, the pancake goes in the oven for at least 30 minutes.
