Celebrating the Epiphany with Cake Brioche des Rois
The Epiphany in France is an excellent opportunity to make (and eat) cake. Although not just any cake, the day is traditionally celebrated with either a Galette or a Brioche Des Rois, recognising the 12th day of Christmas, when the three Magi arrived to offer gifts to the newborn baby.
It’s a tradition that dates back centuries, with well-recognised rituals that come with eating the scented and delicious cakes. I say cakes, as there are two different types,
Firstly, the Galette des Rois, based on the Pithiviers cake, formed of flat, golden discs of light and flaky puff pastry filled with an almond-scented frangipane filling. A decadent and delicious patisserie.
The second, and seems to be much more of a tradition here in Provence, is the ‘Brioche des Rois’, a rich, buttery, brioche hoop, scented with orange-flower water studded with pieces of the local fruits confits.
Although you can find both variations in Provence, the Galette Provençale or Brioche des Rois is more traditional in the region.
This religious feast is celebrated on January 6th, but Epiphany is not a holiday. It can be celebrated on the second Sunday after Christmas. The French celebrate Epiphany throughout January. Throughout this period, magnificent Galettes des Rois adorn the windows of bakeries and pastries to the delight of young and old.
Cette fête est une fête religieuse. Elle est célébrée le 6 janvier. L’Epiphanie n’est pas un jour férié. Elle peut se fêter le deuxième dimanche après Noël. En réalité, les Français célèbrent l’Epiphanie tout au long du mois de janvier. Pendant toute cette période, de magnifiques galettes des rois ornent les vitrines des boulangeries et pâtisseries pour le grand plaisir des petits et des grands.
Made with puff pastry and filled with frangipane, the Galette des Rois is a crowd pleaser and easy to make.
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