How to Make Galettes
A galette is a rustic tart that requires little preparation. As satisfying as a pie, you'll find that this treat isn't overly sweet, and lets the natural taste of the fruit shine through. Perfectly ripe fruit will make the best galette. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 12 tbsp. margarine or butter
- ½ cup ice water
- Fresh fruit
- Melted margarine or butter
- Baking sheets
Instructions
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Mix ingredients for a dough. Mix the flour, salt and 1 tbsp. sugar together. Add the margarine or butter, incorporating with a fork or pastry cutter. When the margarine or butter is incorporated, add ice water one tbsp. at a time until you can form the dough into a ball. Refrigerate the dough for at least 15 minutes to stiffen it.
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Form galettes on ungreased baking sheets. You can make large galettes or individual servings. Galettes should be formed into circles. Brush the circles with melted margarine or butter, if desired.
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Add fruit. Chop or slice fruit and arrange across the center of the circle. Sprinkle with any seasonings you might desire. Leave at least a two-inch border with no fruit so you can fold the galette dough over the filling.
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Prepare for baking. Fold the galette dough over the fruit filling, leaving most of the fruit exposed. Brush the dough with melted butter or margarine and sprinkle the entire galette with sugar.
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Bake. Preheat the over to 425 degrees. Bake your galettes for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 and bake for approximately 20 more minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
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Let galettes cool slightly before serving.
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Tips & Warnings
The first time you bake a new fruit in a galette, check the galette frequently to make sure you don't burn the fruit.
Fruit galettes are best during summer and fall, when fruits are at their peak.
Any fruit that can be cooked will be delicious in a galette! Try out different blends of fruits, spices and extracts to create your favorites.
You can make a savory galette by omitting the sugar and using vegetables instead of fruits. You may need to precook the vegetables if they aren't quick cooking.
