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.
Instructions
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Let galettes cool slightly before serving.
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