This is the French version of a 3 kings pie or King pie. A trinket is hidden in the filling and the person who finds it is the king of the day.
The custom is associated with an old Roman tradition during the Saturnalia festival. A bean was hidden inside the pie to choose the king of that festive day.
Frangipane:
|
Puff Pastry:
Egg and Sugar Glaze:
|
Frangipane:
Puff Pastry:
Tools used: Bowl, whisk, piping bag with nozzles, silicone spatula, pastry brush, sieve, baking- or spring form rings.
*****