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Fresh Coastal Grandmother Garden Tomato Galette with Basil

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A rustic, flaky tomato galette infused with fresh basil, perfect for easy summer gatherings. This recipe balances flaky crust, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil for a simple yet impressive dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 3–4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella or fontina cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • Coarse sea salt or flaky Maldon salt for garnish
  • Fresh basil leaves for decoration

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and sea salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  2. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water over mixture and stir gently until dough begins to come together. Add remaining tablespoon if needed. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Slice tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Spread on paper towels and lightly salt to draw out excess moisture.
  4. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Spread Dijon mustard evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Sprinkle shredded cheese over mustard layer.
  6. Arrange tomato slices overlapping in the center. Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes and season with black pepper and salt.
  7. Fold the 2-inch dough edges up and over the tomatoes, pleating to create a rustic edge. Optionally brush crust with water or beaten egg.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden and tomatoes softened but not collapsed. Cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Serve sprinkled with flaky sea salt and garnished with whole basil leaves, warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky crust. Salt and drain tomatoes to prevent soggy crust. Let galette rest 10 minutes before slicing for best texture. Optionally brush crust with egg wash for golden finish. Can substitute gluten-free flour and dairy-free butter for gluten-free/vegan version.

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Keywords: tomato galette, summer recipe, basil, flaky crust, garden tomatoes, easy tart, summer gatherings, rustic tart

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