Berry Galette
Description
Homemade pastry for tea. This pie with three kinds of berries is a true embodiment of summer. Serve it with whipped cream. Enjoy warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Chill the butter and cut it into small pieces. In the bowl of a food processor, mix the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles crumbs, for 8 to 10 seconds.
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Step 2
2. While the food processor is running, add the ice water and mix until the dough becomes moist and sticky. Do not mix for more than 30 seconds. To test the dough, press a small amount together: if it is crumbly, add more ice water, one tablespoon at a time.
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Step 3
3. Shape the dough into a disk, place it on a floured surface, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 4
4. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 40 cm circle, 3 mm thick. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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Step 5
5. Cut the strawberries into 4 pieces. Mix all the berries in a bowl with sugar, starch, and lemon juice.
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Step 6
6. Place the berry mixture onto the chilled dough, leaving 5-centimeter borders around the edges. Fold the edges toward the center, forming a crust. Pinch the folds together.
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Step 7
7. Brush the dough with lightly beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
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Step 8
8. Bake the pie in the oven for 1 hour until golden brown, until the filling begins to bubble. Let it cool, cut into pieces, and serve.