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Bostock

Cultural Context

Bostock is a delightful French pastry that originated as a way to repurpose stale brioche. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or as a sweet treat, it embodies the French ethos of minimizing waste while maximizing flavor. The dish features a rich almond topping that transforms simple bread into a decadent delight. Today, variations can be found in bakeries worldwide, often with unique jams or toppings reflecting local tastes.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pain brioché
100g de sucre
100g d’eau
100g de sirop de canne
1 gousse de vanille
1 orange
42g de beurre
50g de sucre
50g d’œufs
50g d’amandes en poudre
Un peu de zestes d’orange
100g d’amandes effilées
100g de sucre
20 à 40g de blancs d’œufs

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats can provide a similar texture while being more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sliced almonds

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chopped walnuts can offer a similar crunch.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: honey

Fruit puree can provide natural sweetness with fewer calories.

1

Prepare the brioche by cutting it into slices.

2

Make the syrup by combining 100g of sugar, 100g of water, 100g of cane syrup, the vanilla pod, and the orange in a pot and heat until dissolved.

3

Prepare the almond paste by mixing 42g of butter, 50g of sugar, 50g of eggs, 50g of almond powder, and some orange zest until smooth.

4

Spread the almond paste on top of the brioche slices.

5

Prepare the almond crunch by mixing 100g of sliced almonds, 100g of sugar, and 20 to 40g of egg whites until combined.

6

Top the brioche with the almond crunch mixture.

7

Bake until golden and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

Bostock CakeBostock Toast
Local Name: Bostock

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