Tomato Galette

Directions

• STEP 1

  Heat oven to 375°F.

• STEP 2

  Combine flour and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter using fork or pastry blender until pea-sized crumbs form.

• STEP 3

  Add in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough begins to take shape. Gently knead with fingers to help bring dough together. If needed add additional water a little at a time.

• STEP 4

  Shape dough into disk.  Place onto piece of parchment. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness in a rough round shape. , Move dough to baking sheet, using edges of parchment paper.

• STEP 5

  Sprinkle 2 ounces of crumbled goat cheese and roasted garlic over center pastry, being sure to leave a 2-inch boarder. Layer thick slices of tomatoes over cheese, overlapping slices until center of dough is evenly filled. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper.

• STEP 6

  Gently fold pastry edge over tomatoes, making pleats as needed to form the galette crust.

• STEP 7

  Bake 50-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and tomatoes have evaporated some of their excess water. The bake time can vary slightly depending on how juicy your tomatoes are.

• STEP 8

  To serve, sprinkle remaining crumbled goat cheese and freshly chopped basil over galette. Cut into thick wedges.