How Many Scallions Are in 4 Bunches?

Asked May 22, 2019 by Mark C.

This recipe looks amazing and can't wait to try it. It calls for four bunches of scallions. Is that four scallions? If not, how many scallions would you say there are in a bunch? If you shop at Whole Foods, you might get eight. If you get them at Trader Joe's the bag of scallions is enormous and there might be 12 or more.

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Gâteau de Ménage (“Household Cake”)

From the Franche-Comté area of France, gâteau de ménage translates as “household cake.” (Is it any wonder we prefer the French name?) With a base of rich, yeasted brioche-like dough that’s shaped into a tart shell and filled with a sweet, eggy cream c

By Lawman JohnsonMay 21, 2026

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Mark C.
May 22, 2019
PS - I'm not on the Milk Street staff - not sure why I'm getting that badge.
Mark C.
May 31, 2019
Thanks!

Recipe

Gâteau de Ménage (“Household Cake”)

From the Franche-Comté area of France, gâteau de ménage translates as “household cake.” (Is it any wonder we prefer the French name?) With a base of rich, yeasted brioche-like dough that’s shaped into a tart shell and filled with a sweet, eggy cream c

By Lawman JohnsonMay 21, 2026