Gateau Breton Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 9-inch cake

Gateau Breton Recipe

Ingredients

6 egg yolks

1 tablespoon water

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup butter

softened

¾ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

World Cuisine

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Gateau Breton Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 408.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.6g 9%

Carbohydrates: 38.9g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 18.9g

Fat: 26.5g 41%

Saturated Fat: 15.8g 79%

Cholesterol: 214.6mg 72%

Vitamin A Iu: 888.6IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Folate: 61.9mcg 16%

Calcium: 26.7mg 3%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 6.4mg 2%

Potassium: 45.9mg 1%

Sodium: 170.1mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 238.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.