The Galette des rois is a French cake shared to celebrate 'Epiphany' on 6th January. SBS French shares this simple recipe so you too can make it at home.

Preheat oven to 180°C (375°F). Start with the preparing the pastry cream. Bring the milk to the boil. At the first broth, remove from the heat.

The simplest galette for six people at a large supermarket chain might cost €7, but one of the same size at a high-end patisserie can set you back €50 or more.

French families mark the end of the festive season on Monday by scoffing down a Galette des Rois - France's traditional 'royal' tart. The French celebrate Epiphany on Monday, January 6th by eating ...