Basque cake

Bajaracer

Camino Frances 2013 Jun-Jul SJPDP to Finisterre

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• Sep 13, 2013

• #1

Nobody has mentioned anything about Gateau Basque (Basque cake) which is served at the beginning of the Camino in places like SJPDP and Roncesvalles.
http://www.npr.org/2009/12/24/121461544/gateau-basque-a-perfect-cake-for-the-holidays

 

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MendiWalker

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• Sep 13, 2013

• #2

Gateau Basque/Pastel Vasco is delicious. And Basque cuisine is awesome. Those who walk the Camino del Norte can discover it for themselves.

Buen Camino!

 

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• Sep 13, 2013

• #3

Make it at home:

http://www.joepastry.com/2012/making-gateau-basque/

 

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MendiWalker

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• Sep 13, 2013

• #4

Only problem with that recipe is that Gateau Basque/Pastel Vasco/Euskal Pastela does have filling.

Buen Camino!

 

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karenfromcali

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• Sep 13, 2013

• #5

Bajaracer said:

Nobody has mentioned anything about Gateau Basque (Basque cake) which is served at the beginning of the Camino in places like SJPDP and Roncesvalles.
http://www.npr.org/2009/12/24/121461544/gateau-basque-a-perfect-cake-for-the-holidays

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OK...I have never heard of this! What do you mean by served before you start? Is it some sort of tradition to eat before you start the camino? Not that I need any excuse to eat cake! lol.

 

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MendiWalker

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• Sep 13, 2013

• #6

It´s a typical cake of the region and served in most places in SJPDP/ Donibane-Garazi.
Very nice to along with a cuppa.

Buen Camino!

 

Bajaracer

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• Sep 13, 2013

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karenfromcali said:

OK...I have never heard of this! What do you mean by served before you start? Is it some sort of tradition to eat before you start the camino? Not that I need any excuse to eat cake! lol.

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It's served for dessert with the menu del peregrino at some of the restaurants in SJPDP and Roncevalles.
I had it for dessert in SJPDP the night before I walked, and they also served it in the hotel/restaurant next to the Municipal albergue in Roncesvalles, one of the guys at my table took one bite and didn't like it, so more for me.

 

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karenfromcali

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• Sep 14, 2013

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Just when I thought it couldn't get any better

 

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• Sep 14, 2013

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karenfromcali said:

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better

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Ask around when you get to SJPDP to find out which restaurants in town are serving it.

 

jblaskovits

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• Jun 17, 2021

• #10

Well, this post certainly led me down a pastry filled rabbit hole! I don't recall this dessert from any of my caminos but I will definitely be seeking it out next time. And it looks like just the thing for my next pilgrims' potluck....whenever we might be able to do that again!