Because of the gluten problem, I've baked one to take along, although I've not done the traditional Galette des Rois which has a pastry topping because if I end up the only one eating it, I'll burst!
Taking liberties with tradition is a tricky thing in France as it’s not always a good idea to mess with a good thing, but it is tradition to bake a fève(bean) into the tart and whoever gets the bean (preferably a child – and crafty parents have learned to cut around the pieces to make sure a kid gets the trinket!) gets to be the roi (king) for the day and wear a gilded paper crown that bakeries often give with the galettes.
Well, I just hope I'm not going to offend too many traditionalists but mine doesn't contain a fève either! But there again, every website you read has a different version!
3 comments:
I wonder if the galette your neighbours serve will be home made? Most people seem to buy them, but as they're quite expensive that should probably be accepted as a real treat.
I bet they'll be mega impressed with your version!
I would go for BOB.... a bit of both! Your cake looks delicious.
Jean, you were absolutely right - the galette was shop bought! Mine went down ok and we enjoyed the evening despite completely losing the thread of the conversation on several occasions!!
Thank you, Gaynor!
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