Galette Dough
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Galette Dough
Description
The Galette Dough combines all-purpose flour, kosher salt, sugar, cold unsalted butter, and ice-cold water to form a cohesive dough. Pulsing the ingredients in a food processor breaks the butter into small pieces coated by flour, which creates layers for flakiness once baked. The optional pecans add a nutty crunch to the dough, enhancing its complexity. The dough is refrigerated briefly to firm up and relax gluten, making it easier to roll out.
After chilling, the dough can be shaped for various sweet galette recipes. It bakes at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp. This versatility supports multiple fillings, from fruits to custards.
Cold water ensures the butter remains cold when mixing, essential for proper texture. Substitutions with other nuts like almonds, walnuts, or cashews are possible. Brushing the crust with melted butter can replace egg wash for browning when eggs are unavailable.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pecans optional
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus more for dusting and rolling
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ butter 4 tbsp, cold, unsalted butter cut into cubes, stick
- 3 water 4 tbsp, ice-cold
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients: pecans, flour, kosher salt, sugar, cold butter, and pulse until the pecans are crushed into smaller pieces.
- Add the ice-cold water to the processor 1 tbsp at a time while processing on low. Process until a large ball of dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Now you can use this dough with any of your sweet galette recipes.
- When you are ready to bake this dough, simply preheat your oven to 375°F and bake for 25-30 minutes or until nicely golden brown.
Notes
- Use ice-cold water to maintain dough flakiness; cooling water in the freezer or adding ice cubes to room temperature water works well.
- Pecans are optional; you can substitute sliced almonds, walnuts, or cashews for similar texture and flavor.
- If you don't have eggs for brushing, melted butter can be used to brush the crust for a golden finish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6people | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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