Galette des Rois

تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.

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2. 2

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

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3. 3

   Stir in the almond flour, vanilla extract, and optional rum until just combined.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not overmix the frangipane.

4. 4

   Cover the frangipane and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

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5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

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6. 6

   Unroll one sheet of puff pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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7. 7

   Spoon the chilled frangipane onto the center of the pastry, spreading it evenly and leaving a 2 cm (1 inch) border around the edge.

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8. 8

   If using, hide the fève somewhere in the frangipane filling, making sure it's not too close to the edge.

9. 9

   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk for the egg wash.

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10. 10

    Brush the exposed pastry border with the egg wash.

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11. 11

    Carefully place the second sheet of puff pastry over the frangipane, aligning the edges.

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12. 12

    Press down firmly around the edges to seal the two pastry sheets together, ensuring no frangipane escapes during baking.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: You can use the tines of a fork to create a decorative crimped edge.

13. 13

    Brush the entire top surface of the galette with the remaining egg wash.

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14. 14

    Use a sharp knife to score a decorative pattern on the top of the pastry, being careful not to cut all the way through.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: A classic pattern is a spiral from the center or a series of curved lines.

15. 15

    Make a small hole in the very center of the galette to allow steam to escape.

16. 16

    Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is deeply golden brown and puffed.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with aluminum foil.

17. 17

    Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Serving warm is best, but allow the frangipane to set.