Discover the easiest galette dough recipe using a food processor. Create deliciously rustic galettes with this simple step-by-step guide.
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This recipe makes six servings and costs approximately $2.91 to make, or $0.49 per serving.
For a delicious plum filling for this Galette Dough, try my recipe for the Best Plum Galette You Will Ever Make! Or, if you do not want something sweet, try my Savory Heirloom Tomato Galette for a savory and delicious option.
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Galette Dough is a simple and versatile pastry dough that can be used to create both savory and sweet galettes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, this rustic dough comes together easily.
You can use the dough to make dishes that are both impressive and delicious. Use the dough as a base for a savory vegetable galette or a sweet fruit galette. Make it a special treat for yourself or to impress a guest.
Ingredients and Estimated Cost:
- ½ cup pecans – $1.62
- 1 cup all-purpose flour – $0.12
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt – $0.02
- 1 Tablespoon sugar – $0.03
- ½ stick butter – $1.12
- 3-4 Tablespoons ice-cold water – $0.00
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the prices for this recipe in May 2023.
How To Make Galette Dough
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- First, add the pecans, flour, kosher salt, sugar, and cold butter to the processor and pulse until the pecans are crushed into small pieces.
- Then, add the ice-cold water to the processor one tablespoon at a time on low. Process until a large ball of dough forms.
- Next, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill for ten minutes.
- Finally, roll the dough, fill it with a filling of your choice, and bake it at 375 degrees F for twenty-five to thirty minutes.
Recipe Variations
- Nut Options: Cashews, pecans, slivered almonds, walnuts, and pistachios would all be great choices to add to the dough.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour for a gluten-free galette dough.
- Savory Galette: Add herbs like rosemary, thyme, or garlic powder to the dough for a savory twist. Fill with sautéed vegetables, cheese, or cooked meat.
- Whole Wheat Dough: Replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier galette crust.
- Vegan Option: Replace butter with plant-based margarine or coconut oil, and use a non-dairy milk alternative to make it vegan-friendly.
Recipe FAQs
Both dough options have similar ingredients. But they are different. Pie dough is rolled out and used to line a pie dish or tart pan and is filled with sweet or savory fillings. Galette dough is rolled out into a free-form shape before being filled and baked. It has a more rustic and flaky texture than pie dough.
Rolling out galette dough is a simple process that requires only a few steps.
First, remove the dough from the fridge to sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
Then, set the dough on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a rough circle.
Rotate the dough as you roll it out to make sure the dough is even and doesn’t stick to the surface.
Once you have finished rolling the dough, you are ready to add the filling, fold the edges over the filling, brush the edges with an egg wash, and bake.
Cook’s Tips – Galette Dough:
- Make sure that the butter is really cold.
- Use ice-cold water. This will help the butter to stay cold—which is critical for having a flakey crust.
- Cut the butter into cubes to help the food processor distribute the butter more evenly.
- Process all ingredients before adding the cold water to ensure even distribution.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 10 minutes. This helps to re-chill the butter—which is essential for a flakey crust and allows the dough to rest.
- Don’t forget to precook your fruit with cornstarch to prevent a soggy crust.
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Galette Dough
Recipe Cost 2.91 Serving Cost 0.49
Recipe Cost $ 2.91 Serving Cost $ 0.49Ingredients
- ½ cup pecans optional
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus more for dusting and rolling
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ stick of butter 4 tbsp, cold, unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 3 –4 tbsp ice-cold water
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients: pecans, flour, kosher salt, sugar, cold butter, and pulse until the pecans are crushed into smaller pieces.
- Add the ice-cold water to the processor 1 tbsp at a time while processing on low. Process until a large ball of dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Now you can use this dough with any of your sweet galette recipes.
- When you are ready to bake this dough, simply preheat your oven to 375°F and bake for 25-30 minutes or until nicely golden brown.
Notes
- How to make ice-cold water? I like to add a few ice cubes into a cup of room-temp water. Another way is to put a cup of water into the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Don’t have pecans? Use sliced almonds, walnuts, or cashews instead.
- Don’t have any eggs? Brush the crust with melted butter.
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Comments & Reviews
Beth says
I’ve always loved the flavor of galette dough, but I never tried making it myself. I can’t wait to use this! I have some ideas.
kate says
Thanks for all the great tips for making the galette dough. Came out perfectly!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!
TAYLER ROSS says
I made a cherry galette over the weekend and used this dough recipe. It was PERFECT- easy to make and held together nicely!
Sisley says
I love galettes and I can’t believe how easy it was to mix up the dough in the food processor.
Lydia Esmer says
Ashley, how long do you bake the dough and at what temperature?Also how many ups of fruit will this recipe hold well?
ashley says
Hi Lydia,
When ready to bake, simply preheat your oven to 375°F and bake for about 25-30 minutes. You can use about 1 pound of fruit in the center. I hope this is helpful!