A visit of the medieval city of Pérouges (F) & preparing Galette de Pérouges
Pérouges is a medieval village close to Lyon which was probably founded by Gallic people returning from Perugia in Italy (hence its name) becoming French only in 1601. It was a village of craftsmen, mainly flax farmers and linen weavers gaining its communal freedom in 1236. A fortified hilltop town it stood strong against the troops of Lyon and boomed until the 19th century when it sadly became almost deserted. Saved from destruction by concerned citizens and Lyon´s mayor the village was restored and revival started in 1911.
Publican Marie-Louise Thibaut found an old recipe from the 14th century for a buttery, sugary pastry prepared for feast days in the village. and adapted it for modern times. It is still served today.
Take a stroll around the beautiful and calm cité médiévale de Pérouges and prepare the famous Galette with Nell`s Travel Kitchen.
For the Galette:
– Mix 125gr butter with lemon rind, one egg and 30gr sugar
– Dissolve 10gr fresh yeast in a little warm water
-Add yeast to the butter mix and add 200gr flour
– knead well, cover and rest for 2 hours
– Roll out the dough into a large circle and transfer to a baking tray
– preheat the oven to 220 degree celsius
– make a rim and place raspberries (optional) onto the dough
– cover with butter flakes (125gr butter) and 70gr sugar
– bake in a hot oven until the rim is browned and crisp