Berry Galette: Rustic French Pastry
Berry Galette: Rustic French Pastry Prep 20 min Cook 35–40 min Serves 6 Ingredients 180 g allpurpose flour 120 g cold unsalted butter, cubed 40 g granulated sugar 1 g fine salt 60–70 g cold water 300 g mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) 60 g sugar for filling 10 g cornstarch 1 tsp lemon zest 1 egg (for egg wash) 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling Instructions 1 Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and rub or pulse until sandy. Add cold water gradually until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes. 2 Mix berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Toss gently so berries stay whole. 3 On a floured surface, roll dough into a rough 30 cm circle. Transfer to parchment-lined tray. 4 Pile berries in the center, leaving a 5 cm border. Fold edges over the fruit, pleating naturally. 5 Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar. 6 Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 minutes until crust is golden and berries bubbling. 7 Let ...
