Croissants get tons of attention, pain au chocolat has its devoted fans and we all swoon over a perfect tart, but there’s another French pastry that deserves some time in the spotlight: bostock.If you’ve never heard of bostock, you’re not alone. It's a lesser-known gem from the French bakery case, but once you try it, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to discover it.I know a great deal about French pastries because they're popular in Louisiana, where I grew up, and yet I had never heard about this treat until recently. It was shared by Cook's Illustrated (@cooksillustrated), who recently shared a home-friendly bostock recipe, which truly is as easy as making toast.This stunning pastry is ready to break out of French bakeries and into your weekend breakfast routine. Here's what you need to know.Related: The Beloved French Pastry You Can Make at Home With a Box of Frozen Dough?? SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter. ??
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Bostock is toasty, nutty, creamy and crunchy, which is pretty much everything I look for in a breakfast pastry. Think of it as a cross between an almond croissant and a thick slice of French toast.The origins of bostock are a little fuzzy. David Lebovitz, a cookbook author, food writer and baking expert who has lived in France for decades, has mentioned that the pastry might be from Normandy, where it's especially popular.You can find bostock in pastry shops in France, of course, but the pastry has become popular in recent years and can be found in bakeries across the world—and there are also plenty of DIY examples on social media, too, including on popular accounts like @moribyan. (I also highly recommend that you check out this teeny tiny version of the dish on TikTok.)Related:The French Way to Make a Hot Dog 10x Better
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The pastry is typically made using day-old brioche, but you can use any soft, slightly stale bread. (Challah is also a good choice.) Start by lightly toasting the bread, then brush it generously with simple syrup, which is an equal mix of sugar and water that's heated until the sugar dissolves. You can flavor the simple syrup with orange zest or add a drop of almond syrup. The syrup is what gives bostock its signature moist texture and subtle shine.Next, make the frangipane, which sounds fancy but is just a rich, creamy almond filling made with butter, sugar, egg and almond flour. You spread a generous layer of frangipane over the syrup-soaked toast, then top it all with sliced almonds for texture and crunch.
After a quick bake in the oven, the bostock comes out golden, puffed and crisp on the edges, with a soft, custardy center and a sweet almond aroma that fills the whole kitchen.It’s sweet but not too much, elegant but deeply comforting. And while it looks fancy, it’s not that much harder to make than a batch of French toast. You can even prep the syrup and frangipane in advance and assemble them the morning of for a brunch that feels like a special occasion.
Serve bostock warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and/or a spoonful of jam, plus some fresh fruit on the side. Add cup of strong coffee for a full French-style breakfast.
What makes this easy recipe shine is how approachable it is, even for people who have never made French pastries. All you need are a few pantry staples, some slightly stale bread and an oven. In a world of over-complicated breakfast recipes and pastries, bostock is refreshingly simple and absurdly delicious.
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