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tomato mozzarella galette

Savory Tomato and Mozzarella Galette (Caprese Galette)

Summer is in full swing, and the farmer's markets and gardens are brimming with fresh, juicy tomatoes. It means it’s time to make this delicious savory galette! With its tender, flaky crust flecked with basil, topped with roasted tomatoes and gooey mozzarella, this galette is an absolute delight!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Dough Resting and Tomato Slices Prep 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 4 small servings

Ingredients
  

Galette Dough

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup cold water

Cheese Filling

  • 5 ounce mozzarella cheese crumbled
  • 3 medium ripe heirloom tomatoes
  • 2-3 cherry or plum tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil for serving

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg yolk
  • splash water

Instructions
 

Making the Galette Dough

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and add them to the flour mixture.
  • Use your fingers or a pastry blender to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle in the cold water and gently work the dough into a ball.
  • Press it down slightly and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C) and line a large baking sheet or cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare The Filling

  • Cut the heirloom tomatoes into slices and sprinkle them with salt.
  • Place them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and let them sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
  • This step helps to draw out the excess moisture from tomatoes. Wipe off the extra salt and moisture from tomatoes before assembling the filling.
  • Slice the mozzarella into circles.
  • In a small bowl, mix together dried basil, thyme, black pepper, and olive oil to create an herb mixture.
  • Roll out the pie crust dough on a piece of parchment paper by hand or with a rolling pin into a rough 12-inch circle.
  • Don't worry if the edges aren't perfectly even; we're going for a rustic look.

Assembling the Galette

  • Arrange a layer of heirloom tomato slices in the center of the dough, leaving about 1 ½ inches (3-4 cm) of space from the edges.
  • Brush the sweet tomatoes generously with the herb and olive oil mixture.
  • Place the mozzarella cheese circles in between the tomatoes, and for an extra touch, add some cherry tomatoes on top.
  • Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, leaving the center uncovered.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the egg yolk and a splash of water. Brush this mixture over the exposed crust.
  • Bake the galette in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden brown and the tomato slices tender.
  • Once it's done, serve your heirloom tomato galette warm and enjoy!
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