A recipe from Jacques Thorel

“Kouing-aman” literally means “butter bread,” and is a typical and centuries-old pastry specialty of Brittany, particularly from the port town of Douarnenez.

1. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
2. Roughly spread the butter over the centre, sprinkle with sugar, and fold the edges of the dough in towards the centre so that the butter and sugar are enclosed.
3. Roll out again into a rectangular shape.
4. Fold in thirds and let rest 30 minutes.
5. Rotate the dough a quarter turn and roll out again; let rest 30 minutes; repeat the process.
6. Roll out the dough one final time; place the dough into two buttered 30 cm (12”) round cake pans; brush any excess flour off the top of the dough.
7. Spray some water over the kouing-aman, sprinkle with sugar and bake in a 220° C (450° F) oven for about 25 minutes; turn out of the pans.
8. The kouing-aman should be caramelized and nicely browned.