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Buckwheat Palets Bretons

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David Lebovitz
Aug 17, 2024
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I was very excited when I had the most delicious palet breton, an oversized butter cookie, this summer in Brittany, one of the many desserts and pastries that I enjoyed while I was there. But one in particular intrigued me. It was made with buckwheat flour, and was one of the best I’ve ever had.

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Breton Desserts

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August 13, 2024
Breton Desserts

One of my favorite things to do when traveling to Brittany, which we do at least once a year, is to stop in at bakeries. All of them feature their own versions of Breton treats, which are unlike the creamy, lofty, and sometimes frilly pastries that Parisian bakeries are famous for. The focus of the pastries in …

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