How to Make a Delicious Galette
Savor the simple pleasures of French-style baking with our step-by-step guide on how to whip up a mouthwatering Galette, a rustic dessert that brings a tantalizing blend of sweet, tart blueberries encased in a flaky yet buttery pastry crust.
Ingredients
The Pastry:
- 1 ½ cups flour (and a little more for dusting)
- ½ tsp salt
- 10 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 4-5 tbsp ice water
The Filling:
- 3 cups blueberries
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add the flour, salt, and butter to your food processor and run until it makes a crumb. Drizzle in the ice water while the machine is running until the dough forms a ball.
- Shape the ball into a disc and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cut a sheet of parchment paper to the size of your baking tray, ensuring it can contain the galette.
- Use a rolling pin to thin out the dough so that it is 1/4-inch thick. Lay the dough onto the parchment paper and add the blueberries, lemon juice, and zest on top. Leave about 4 inches around the outside.
- Gently fold the sides in. Overlap them a bit to make it into a circle. Whisk the egg and brush it onto the top of the pastry.
- Sprinkle on the sugar and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and crisp on the bottom.
Notes
- Chill that butter before attempting this recipe. Cold butter gives pastry crust its light, flaky texture. You can even freeze the butter for 10-15 minutes before using it.
- Zesting your lemon may seem like an unnecessary chore but the zest, along with the juice, subtly enhances the blueberries' flavor and prevents the filling from being overly sweet.
- Don’t worry about the appearance of your dough edge. If it doesn't look perfect, don't worry: it’s supposed to have a rustic look!
- Brush the edges with an egg wash to make them golden and shiny. And don't overlook the brown sugar! It adds a warm sweetness and a slight crunch to every bite.
- Let the freshly baked galette rest for a few minutes so that the filling can set. This waiting game ensures a perfect slice every time.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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