A type of flat, round bread similar in shape and size to a small cake that can be bread-like or cake-like depending on the recipe. It can be made with flaky pastry dough, yeast dough, or unleavened dough. Galette can also be prepared similar to a sweet French tart that can be topped with jam, nuts, and/or fruit or it can be prepared as a savory tart and topped with meat, chopped vegetables, and/or cheese.rnrnA popular variety of galette served during Twelfth Night festivities is known as the Galette des Rois. A bean or other token is often hidden inside with the intention of bringing good luck to the one who finds it.
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Galette
