Galette des Rois

Roll out the puff pastry sheets to erase the creases and cut each into 10-inch circles. Chill pastry dough.

Meanwhile, beat together marzipan, butter, sugar, flour, eggs, rum, and vanilla until smooth to create the frangipane filling.

Spread the frangipane over one of the pastry circles, leaving a one-inch border. Press the bean into the filling *. Moisten the border/edge of the pastry with water, then place the second circle on top and press to seal the border. Pierce the top layer in a few places to allow steam to vent during baking, and brush top with egg wash (1 whole egg, beaten mixed with 1 teaspoon of water).

Bake in a pre-heated oven at 425 F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 F and continue baking 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. (Don’t open the oven door during the first half of the baking period; the pastry dough needs sustained heat in order to rise, and cool drafts could deflate the glorious puff!) Let galette cool, then dust with powdered sugar.

* The one who finds the bean in their slice is crowned king or queen of the day and may bid their “subjects” to do all sorts of silly things!