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Easy strawberry galette

Easy and rustic freeform strawberry tart!
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Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 125 grams or 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 85 grams or 6 tbsp unsalted butter cold
  • pinch of salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp ice cold water

For the Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries or around 6-8 large strawberries
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla optional

Also

  • Beaten egg or 2-3 tbsp milk for wash
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions
 

To make the dough

  • Measure out the flour , salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl . Add the cold butter , cut into 1 cm chunks. You can make this dough in the food processor as well.
  • With a knife , pastry cutter or your hands , cut the butter into the flour. The texture should be like coarse breadcrumbs. Don't worry if there are biggish pieces of butter, it ll just make the pastry flakier when it bakes.
  • Add 2 tbsp of cold water and bring the dough together. Add more water if needed. Just mix until the dough comes together. Don't knead.Wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.As the dough rests , preheat oven to 200 C/ 400 F.

To make the filling

  • Slice the strawberries into 1/4 cm thick slices.
  • Add the sugar, corn flour ,and vanilla. Mix well.
  • On a piece of parchment , sprinkle some flour , roll out the dough to a circle around 9 to 10 inches in size and 1/4 inch thick.
  • Add the filling in the centre , keeping it atleast 2 inches away from the edge of the dough.
  • Fold the edges over , pleating if you wish . Make sure the fruit in centre is still exposed.
  • Transfer the parchment to your baking sheet . Brush egg or milk over the dough. Sprinkle some sugar over the dough and fruit. Bake for 35 -45 mins at 200 C / 400 F until pastry is golden brown. Cool or serve warm.

Notes

This makes a 8 inch - 9 inch roundish tart, you can make several smaller tarts if you wish.
Substitute any fruit of your choice like raspberries , blueberries , apples , peaches etc.
Adjust the sugar in the filling as per the sweetness in the fruit you are using .
This is best served the same day.
If storing, Store covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Get to room temperature or warm before serving.
I use a 240 ml cup