Pastis landais

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pastis landais is a traditional pastry. It's made with a combination of eggs, butter, flour, yeast, and powdered sugar. The pastry is typically flavored with vanilla, rum, and orange blossom water. Once baked, pastis landais is golden yellow in color and its exterior is crunchy because it's sprinkled with large pieces of sugar on top. Serve it for breakfast or in the afternoon, accompanied by a cup of tea. In the past, the pastry was usually prepared on feast days or for weddings. It is believed that pastis landais dates back to the 19th century and the department of Landes, hence the name.