Originally posted April 14, 2017

Strawberry Galette

Strawberry Galette by the cooking foodie

Ingredients

  • for the crust:
  • 1¼ cups (175g) flour
  • 110g (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, in cubes
  • 1½ tsp (6g) sugar
  • ¼ tsp (~1g) salt
  • 4 - 6 Tbsp ice water
  • For the filling:
  • 400 grams fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 2 tsp (6g)corn starch
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ tbs vanilla extract
  • 1 egg for brushing
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Directions

1. in a bowl mix together flour, sugar, salt and butter.
2. Incorporate the butter with flour, do it by pressing the butter with a fork until crumbs formed.
3. Gradually add 4 tbsp of iced water and stir, add another 1-2 tbsp if nedded. when the water is incorporated start to knead and form disc. Warp the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 min.
4. slice the strawberries into 2-3. Transfer them to a large bawl. Add sugar, corn starch, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Mix well.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
6. on a floured baking parchment roll out the dough to 12-14in/30-35cm.
7. Arrange strawberries in circles starting in the center of dough, leave a 1.5-2in/3.8-5cm border, Fold edges, overlapping slightly. Brush dough with beaten egg.
8. Bake until crust is golden brown and strawberry filling is bubbling. About 35-45 minutes.
*stages 1-3 can be done in a blender

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