Basque cake

[Bajaracer]

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

 

[MendiWalker]

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!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Make it at home:

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

 

[MendiWalker]

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

Buen Camino!

 

[karenfromcali]

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

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.

 

[MendiWalker]

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]

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.

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.

 

[karenfromcali]

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better

 

[Bajaracer]

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better

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

 

[jblaskovits]

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!