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The Kings' Cake: An Easy Recipe

tter. 150 g of Candied fruits. 1 egg yolk for the glaze. 1 heaping tablespoon of apricot, orange, or quince jelly. pearl sugar. Note: to flavor this brioche crown, you can replace the lemon or orange zest with a tablespoon of orange blossom water. You can also replace the pearl sugar with finely cr ...

05
Jan
2011

Epiphany: the origins of the Feast of Kings

or queen offers the next galette. In the south of France, the king's cake is not the frangipane galette but the couronne des Rois, a crown-shaped Brioche topped with candied fruit. ...

13
Dec
2007

Bean collecting or fabophily: definition and history

numbers and therefore of greater value to fabophiles. Today, different cakes host fava beans depending on the region of France: Couronne des rois brioche in the South or galette à la frangipane everywhere else. How to build a collection? Collectors typically seek to collect complete sets ...

08
Jan
2008

New Orleans donuts: a carnival recipe

red sugar to serve Preparation of the dough New Orleans beignets are unique in that they contain baker's yeast. This ingredient gives the dough a brioche-like texture and the nola beignets an incomparable softness. 1- Mix baker's yeast with warm water in a glass and let the yeast activate for ...

16
Feb
2022

La Befana : the nice witch of the Epiphany in Italy

sually flavored with lemon zest and may also contain chocolate chips or raisins. Other sweets named after this character include: - a kind of brioche (focaccia della Befana) - a focaccia with candied fruit in Piedmont - a panettone rich in candied fruits in Veneto... 5- What is ...

22
Dec
2022

Valentine's Day: menu ideas for a romantic brunch

g and especially everything you like! For the sweet, there is no shortage of menu ideas for a brunch as you can offer: - lost bread made with brioche - heart-shaped waffles topped with chocolate, homemade raspberry jam or caramel - pancakes I especially recommend our recipe for ...

10
Feb
2023

Vendée: 5 good reasons to go camping in Les Sables d'Olonne

es as diverse as Challans black chicken, Vendée ham, sole sablaise, hollow oysters, fleur de sel, or mogettes. The most gourmet will be tempted by the local brioche, I am of course talking about the famous Vendée gâche! To discover and taste all these local products, you just need to go to Les H ...

28
Aug
2023

The savory kouglof: a Christmas appetizer

le almonds. A knob of butter for the mold. Sourdough Starter Preparation Just like the famous sweet Alsatian kouglof, the savory kouglof is a type of brioche made from leavened dough. This is why the first step in the recipe is to prepare the starter. 1- Mix the packet of baker's yeast with 3 cl of ...

19
Dec
2023