Buckwheat pancakes, also known in French “galettes bretonnes” or “galettes de blé noir”, are an emblematic culinary specialty of the Brittany region of France. Unlike wheat pancakes or “crêpes”, which are generally sweet, buckwheat galettes are best savory. Here’s THE recipe for authentic “galettes bretonnes!
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Are you familiar with Moulins Foricher flours? Bakery Distribution Warehouse is the official distributor of these high-quality flours. To promote these exceptional products, we are organizing a discovery & tasting event on July 24th. Join us at GOURMET ESCAPE!
Bakers and Pastry chefs, join us for our Masterclass on August 12th and 13th! For two days, Christian Gillet, Pastry-Baker Trainer, French Baker Champion, will share new recipes, techniques and culinary secrets that combine tradition and innovation. The Masterclass program includes both scientific and practical approach. It’s also an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other professionals in a convivial atmosphere…. Register now!
Hybrid pastries are the trend that has had everyone salivating for few years. But what exactly is a hybrid pastry? It’s the meeting of two irresistible sweets: a soft croissant fused with a donut, a tart with a cookie, or even a macaroon filled with ice cream… Discover here, the marriage of a viennoiserie and a brownie…
The brownie is an iconic dessert from the USA. Irresistible, it combines richness of melting chocolate with softness of a chewy texture. Whether for a special occasion or simply to satisfy a craving, brownies are the perfect easy-to-make solution. Discover our recipe…
In the world of French pastry, there are iconic desserts that capture the very essence of French gastronomy, and this strawberry cake is one of them! This exquisite cake is a veritable ode to freshness and delicacy. Composed of layers of fluffy sponge cake, light mousseline cream and juicy strawberries, “fraisier” is an explosion of flavors in the mouth. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion like Mother’s Day, or simply indulging yourself, a “fraisier” is always an irresistible option. Let yourself be tempted by this classic French pastry and enjoy every mouthful…
Invented in the first half of the 18th century, the “Baba au rhum” is a great classic of French pastry-making, of which there are several variations. It’s a dessert consisting of a brioche cake drizzled with rum and generally accompanied by chantilly or crème pâtissière, and fresh or candied fruit. What better way to celebrate the start of spring than with a new take on an emblematic French pastry? The classic Baba au rhum becomes Baba aux agrumes (with or without rum)!
Bassinage is a crucial step in the bread-making process. It involves adding water to the flour at the beginning of kneading to form the bread dough. This hydrates the flour and begins to form the gluten network that gives bread its characteristic structure and texture.
Very popular in France, puff pastry is used in the kitchen to make sweet and savory dishes such as croissants, pains au chocolat, tarts, vol-au-vent, and many other recipes. Discover the recipe from Bakery Distribution Warehouse…
French flour is recognized worldwide for its quality and reliability! By choosing French flour in the USA, you can take advantage of this worldwide reputation and benefit from the expertise that French millers have developed over centuries of baking tradition. But beyond the reputation, what are the 6 good reasons to choose French flours in the United States?











