I know you’re full, but the best holiday pastry has just hit the digital shelves
The New Year doesn’t start for me until I’ve had galette des rois, the French pastry that hits shelves in early January to celebrate Epiphany. When I lived in France, I kept these flaky galettes des rois — which translates to ‘kings’ cake’ — in steady rotation for the entire month. They’re that delicious, veritable Frisbee of frangipane-filled puff pastry that is meant to be shared with friends and family on January 6, the date the three kings arrived in Bethlehem (a prize or fève is tucked inside for a lucky winner), and that I prefer overalmond croissants as a morning pastry (they’re dense, not overly-sweet, and pair well with coffee).
France isn’t the only country to celebrate the holiday with a dedicated cake, and similar pastries abound in Portugal and Greece to ring in the New Year. In Spain, Roscón de Reyes — a donut-shaped sweet bread topped that is filled with cream and topped with candied fruit — is served to celebrate el día de los Reyes Magos, the three kings; Mardi Gras attendees in Louisiana will also clock a colorful iteration of the cake, which bears a closer resemblance to the Spanish version, but is topped with purple, green, and yellow sprinkles and icing. And, yes, there is usually a little baby fève tucked inside.
I live far away from the Loire Valley these days, but there are still plenty of ways to order king cakes on Goldbelly, in their many glorious forms, if you’re stateside.
Where to Buy Galette des Rois
Where to Buy Mardi Gras King Cake
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