Inside of the Galette is placed a small ‘feve’, the prize, which usually is a small ceramic figurine which I am amazed is still permitted as these could easily be swallowed or at the very least break a tooth !!..
The tradition.
1.Gather family and friends around a table.
2.The youngest person then crawls under the table.
3.The oldest (or the most honest !!) person then acts as distributor.
4.The distributor then cuts the galette into slices and the person under the table nominates who should be served each slice.
5.The person who finds the ‘feve’ is the King and wears the crown !!
Although traditionally this cake is eaten on 6th January, I usually start eating them on Boxing day!!.. Our local boulangerie has this year introduced a scheme, whereby if you buy 5 Galettes des Rois before 6th January you can have a free one, so I can't be the only one who adores these cakes !!
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