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Galette Dough

Cultural Context

Originating from France, galette dough is a versatile pastry used for both sweet and savory tarts. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it embodies the French philosophy of using quality basics to create delicious food. Today, it is embraced worldwide, often adapted for various fillings and dietary preferences.

FrenchUSother
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 ½ cups (213 gr.) of all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
10 tablespoons (142.5 gr.) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
4-5 tablespoons ice-cold water
1 large egg yolk

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and offers a different flavor profile.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Place flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for a few times to mix.

2

Add in the cold butter cubes. Pulse 8-10 times until butter resembles small clumps.

3

Turn the machine on and add in 4 tablespoons of ice-cold water in one tablespoon increments.

4

At this point, it should start to come together and form into a ball. If not add in the rest of the water until it does.

5

Transfer onto a lightly floured surface, form it into a 4-inch disk, and wrap with plastic. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

6

Take it out of the fridge 10 minutes before you are ready to roll it out.

7

Lightly flour your working surface. Roll the dough into a large 12-inch circle. Transfer onto the parchment paper and then onto the baking sheet.

8

Place your filling (depending on the recipe you are using) on top slightly mounting in the middle, leaving a 3-inch border around the edges.

9

Roll the sides of the dough overlapping as you go around and pleating the dough.

10

Brush the edges of the dough (the outer crust) with egg yolk.

11

Bake according to the instructions of the recipe you are using.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

food processorplastic wraprolling pinparchment paperbaking sheet

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Rustic Tart CrustFreeform Pie Crust

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