On Epiphany (January 6th), the French eat a Galette des Rois (kings' cake- but more like a pastry than a cake) with a bean hidden inside to symbolize the wise men finding baby Jesus. Whoever finds the bean becomes king for the day and must host the party next year. I have made this recipe several times. I omit a few steps to make it easier. It is really delicious and you can even make mini-galettes as breakfast pastries.
This recipe is for 2 galettes:
2 boxes (4 sheets) puff pastry
Frangipane cream:
1 cup butter, softened (not melted!)
1 cup blanched almonds, ground (use food processor or clean coffee grinder)
4 tablespoons flour
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
pinch salt
egg wash:
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
powdered sugar
bean or nut
Thaw puff pastry sheets on counter. While thawing, use an electric mixer to combine frangipane ingredients. Unfold one puff pastry onto a silicone baking mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Mix together egg and water and spread 1" around outside of puff pastry. Place 1/2 frangipane filling into middle of pastry. Place 2nd pastry sheet on top and press around edges to seal. Use fork tines to seal outside, then use knife to lightly score pastry to decorate, making sure not to puncture. Spread egg wash all over top, avoiding 1" border. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350 for an additional 30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for last 5 minutes.
When ready to serve, cut into pieces and hide bean/nut into one serving.
I made a few individual pastries too:
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