Kouign Amann

‘Kouign Amann’ literally means ‘Breton butter cake’, as its pretty golden colour and its sugary and hot buttery aromas suggest. Who could resist the appeal of sharing a warm kouign amann with the family? Nothing but the simplest and best ingredients go into this recipe from the Douarnenez region. Also a favourite in Japan and the United States, this legendary cake even has own its national day in France!