A artisanal king cake and anindustrial , it has nothing to do.
The artisanal one is homemade, while the industrial one is made in factories.
More and more bakeries pass off their industrial cakes as artisanal cakes.
So, how to recognize an artisanal galette from an industrial one?
Fortunately, here are 7 tips to tell the difference between the 2 and avoid getting scammed:
Photo source:magazine n°532 Que Choisir January 2015
1. Choose it with a beautiful color caramel.
2. Prefer a regular and smooth appearance, without waves or bumps.
It is indeed the sign of the care taken by the craftsman in the work and the cooking of his puff pastry.
3. Prefer one with a neat decor . Industrial wafers generally have a simple checkerboard pattern.
4. Avoid those that have risen too much. Because it's a sign that there is too much fat and an unbalanced proportion of dough to filling.
5. Take a good look at the ingredients .
Choose ingredients such as fresh butter, almonds from the fruit of the almond tree and fresh eggs.
6. Take the test! If when cutting it, the puff pastry does not crumble and the cut remains clean, it is artisanal.
7. To taste , the filling must be generous, creamy and fragrant.
There you go, with these tips, you will be able to tell the difference between a real artisanal cake and an industrial cake :-)
Simple, practical and effective!
Know that it is estimated that 4 out of 5 galettes consumed in France are of industrial origin.
So keep an eye out, even in your bakery!
You have tried one of these easy tricks to recognize a good galette des Rois ? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
