Gateau Breton
You won’t believe how delicious this French gateau Breton is. Well, it’s really a cross between shortbread and cake, something that is very common for European cakes.
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Step: 2
Mix 1 teaspoon egg yolk and water in a small bowl. Set aside for glazing the cake.
Step: 3
Combine remaining egg yolks, flour, butter, sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until dough is stiff and sticky, similar to cookie dough. Knead dough a little bit to bring it together.
Step: 4
Press dough into the prepared pan with your hands. Brush glaze on top.
Step: 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes. Slice cake crosswise.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 408 calories; protein 4.6g; carbohydrates 38.9g; fat 26.5g; cholesterol 214.6mg; sodium 170.1mg.
