How to properly store your galette des rois?

The end of the New Year marked the beginning of the Epiphany period. Indeed, the era of the galette des rois is looming. It is on January 6 that this traditional pastry will be in the spotlight. In total, more than 30 million galettes des rois are sold each year in France in the month of January, enough to satisfy even the most gourmands. But it’s not uncommon to end up with a few leftovers. If this happens to you, don’t panic: the pancake keeps very well as long as you know how to do it. Here is our guide to keeping the last slices of pancakes as good as the first day. And rFind all our recipes for galettes and brioches des rois on our dedicated page!

Many decide to keep their galette des rois in the open air on a dish. However, this is actually the first mistake not to make since air is the enemy of the cake. In question ? This will dry it out and thus reduce its shelf life. You should therefore always remember to cover it with a cloth, especially if you plan to consume it within the next twelve hours. It will still remain crispy.

Another mistake not to make: leaving it in its original packaging. In fact, a pancake will keep very well provided that it is kept in the right packaging. For this, it is recommended to place it in an airtight box, in stretch film or in tightly closed aluminum foil. Then you can put it in the refrigerator.