Galette des Rois Brioche using a Compact Cook
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Pastis Landais is a delightful French cake that hails from the charming region of Landes. This treat is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of flavors, combining the warmth of fresh baker's yeast with a dash of white rum and the floral notes of orange blossom water, resulting in a cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth. Legend has it that this cake was originally made to celebrate the arrival of spring, symbolizing the blossoming of flowers and the sweet joys of life. With a sprinkle of pearl sugar on top, each bite becomes a delightful crunch, making it the perfect companion for your afternoon tea or a cozy evening by the fireplace. Fun fact: in the Landes region, it is often enjoyed with a glass of local Armagnac, creating an indulgent pairing that is simply irresistible!
Ingredients
- 150 g Milk
- 20 g Fresh baker's yeast
- 500 g Flour t55
- 80 g Granulated sugar
- 100 g Salted butter
- 2 Eggs
- 1 g Orange zest
- 1 g Lemon zest
- 100 g Pearl sugar
Steps
Dough
- Add 150 g of milk, 20 g of fresh baker's yeast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 37°C / Speed 2.
- Add 500 g of flour t55, 80 g of granulated sugar, 100 g of salted butter, 2 eggs, 1 g of orange zest, 1 g of lemon zest in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 6:00min / 0°C / Speed 2.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a mixing bowl.
- Setaside the dough in a bowl cover with towel during 1h .
Cooking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Shape the dough into a round, flat cake on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Setaside the dough on a baking tray during 30min.
- Brush the top of the brioche with a beaten egg.
- Sprinkle 100 g of pearl sugar over the dough.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C.
Serving
- Let the brioche cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
