Ingredients for - Pithiviers
How to cook deliciously - Pithiviers
1. Stage
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Stage
Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add almond flour, 2 egg yolks, and rum; mix until frangipane is smooth.
3. Stage
Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 2 equal circles. Place the first circle on the baking sheet and pierce several times with a fork. Spread frangipane on the circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
4. Stage
Brush uncovered puff pastry edge with a little water and lay the second puff pastry circle on top. Seal the edges by pressing together.
5. Stage
Using a sharp knife, cut a decorative pattern around the rim. Trace decorative lines onto the surface without cutting all the way through. Beat remaining egg yolk with a fork; brush over the top.
6. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until pastry is puffed up and lightly browned, about 20 minutes more.
7. Stage
Remove from the oven and dust with confectioners' sugar.
8. Stage
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
9. Stage
Place pithiviers under the broiler and broil until a golden, shiny crust forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn't burn.
