Peach Galette

Peach Galette

A rustic French pastry with a flaky butter crust, juicy peaches, and a crisp sugared edge.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the flour with the dough portion of the sugar and the salt in a large bowl.

    Ingredients used: 190.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 3.0 gr Fine Salt, 15.0 gr Granulated Sugar

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until the largest pieces are about the size of peas.

    Ingredients used: 115.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: mixing bowl, Pastry blender

  3. Step 3

    Add the ice-cold water and stir just until the dough holds together when pressed. Shape it into a disk.

    Ingredients used: 60.0 ml Water

    Cookware: mixing bowl, Silicone spatula

  4. Step 4

    Cover the dough and refrigerate it until firm.

    Timer: 45 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven, parchment paper

  6. Step 6

    Pit and slice the peaches. Toss them with the filling portion of the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Cornstarch, 50.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 15.0 ml Lemon Juice, 700.0 gr Peach, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, Silicone spatula

  7. Step 7

    Roll the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a roughly 30 cm circle. Remove the top sheet and transfer the dough with its lower parchment sheet to the baking sheet.

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper, rolling pin

  8. Step 8

    Arrange the peach mixture in the center, leaving a 5 cm border. Fold the uncovered dough over the edge of the filling, pleating it as needed.

    Cookware: baking sheet

  9. Step 9

    Brush the folded crust with the milk and sprinkle it evenly with the topping portion of the sugar.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 15.0 ml Whole Milk

    Cookware: baking sheet, pastry brush

  10. Step 10

    Bake at 200°C until the crust is deep golden and the peach juices are bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.

    Timer: 35 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  11. Step 11

    Set the baking sheet on a cooling rack and let the galette cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, cooling rack

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days. Reheat until hot or serve chilled.

Risk factors

  • Raw flour should not be eaten before baking.
  • Cut peaches and dairy should not remain at room temperature for extended periods.
  • Hot fruit filling can cause burns.