Far Breton Explained

Far Breton
Country:France
Region:Brittany
Type:Cake
Main Ingredient:Flour, eggs, milk

Far Breton (also Breton far; Breton: Farz forn) is a traditional cake or dessert from the Brittany region in France.[1] Its base is similar in composition to a clafoutis batter: a flan-style eggs-and-milk custard with flour added. Prunes or raisins are common additions.[2] [3] Numerous recipes available at popular websites suggest soaking the dried fruits in alcohol; this is not traditional practice but makes an interesting variation. Far Breton as served in Brittany is often cooked to a much more "burned" appearance than online recipes indicate; the top of the custard appears nearly blackened rather than golden-brown.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Far breton aux pruneaux. Deseine. Trish. 24 October 2008. Times Online. 19 March 2010.
  2. Web site: Richard Bertinet’s Far Breton. Bertinet. Richard. 16 May 2009. Times Online. 19 March 2010.
  3. Web site: Richard Bertinet's Phare Breton recipe. Bertinet. Richard. 21 Mar 2014. The Telegraph. 2 July 2015.