{{Short description|Dessert cake from Brittany, France}} {{Infobox prepared food | name = Far Breton | image = Far-breton.jpg | image_size = 250px | caption = A piece of a Far Breton cake. | alternate_name = | country = France | region = Brittany | creator = | course = | type = Cake | served = | main_ingredient = Flour, eggs, milk | variations = | calories = | other = }}
'''Far Breton''' (also '''Breton far'''; {{langx|br|Farz forn}}) is a traditional cake or dessert from the Brittany region in France.<ref name="Deseine">{{cite web|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article5005897.ece|title=Far breton aux pruneaux|last=Deseine|first=Trish|date=24 October 2008|publisher=Times Online|accessdate=19 March 2010}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Its base is similar in composition to a clafoutis batter: a flan-style eggs-and-milk custard with flour added. Prunes or raisins are common additions.<ref name="bertinet">{{cite web|url=https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/uk-travel/england/london-travel/richard-bertinets-far-breton-jthcq9ccf2w|title=Richard Bertinet’s Far Breton|last=Bertinet|first=Richard|date=16 May 2009|publisher=Times Online|access-date=19 March 2010}}</ref><ref name="bertinetTelegraph">{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/10711098/Richard-Bertinets-Phare-Breton-recipe.html|title=Richard Bertinet's Phare Breton recipe|last=Bertinet|first=Richard|date=21 Mar 2014|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=2 July 2015}}{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Numerous recipes available at popular websites suggest soaking the dried fruits in alcohol; although this is not traditional practice.
thumb|Far Breton with a slightly charred top surface
Far Breton as served in Brittany is often cooked to a much more "burned" appearance than online recipes indicate; the top of the custard appears nearly blackened rather than golden-brown.
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Category:Custard desserts Category:Breton cuisine Category:French desserts
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