Pithiviers in Seattle, French Pastry

[fooey]

I want to buy a French pastry called Pithiviers.

I had it in France and just loved it.

It's basically a almond filled puff pastry. In France, it's about the diameter and shape of a 9" pie.

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/qa/images/Pithiviers.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62689545@N00/512338720/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pithiviers

Any idea where I can buy them in Seattle?

[equinoise]

I had a smaller version of this pastry, designated by the same name, at Boulangerie in Wallingford. It was quite good.

[seattledebs]

I second that - the pithiviers at the Boulangerie are delicious! They sell slices of this pastry.

[fooey]

That's just three blocks away from me. Great!

[fooey]

I made one of these today (Dec 13), homemade puff pastry and all, but I'm on a diet.

Want it?

Email me now: [e-mail]

I'm in the U Dist on Roosevelt.

[Barry Foy]

Pithiviers are available at Essential Bakery, on 34th--also not far from you.

[fooey]

I haven't been to impressed with their bakery so far, but I'll certainly check. The bread I've purchased always seems undercooked, doughy and the pastries are very heavy, even if some of them are scrumptious. :)

[fooey]

I called them this morning, and they do indeed make them. 5" x 2". As for not being impressed, I should clarify: not impressed with the bread; the pastries are delicious. The staff is also exceptionally nice.

[fooey]

No takers. I still have it. :)