Mustard Free Classic Savory Galette Dough
A flaky, buttery galette dough is one of those foundational recipes every home baker should have in their back pocket, and this one delivers serious results with just a handful of pantry staples. The secret is keeping everything cold — chilled butter, ice water, and a quick rest in the fridge — so those pea-sized butter pockets stay intact and create that irresistible shatter when baked. A small splash of apple cider vinegar in the water helps relax the gluten just enough to keep the dough tender without making it tough to work with. Store-bought pastry doughs and pre-made crusts can be surprisingly tricky territory when you're avoiding condiment-adjacent ingredients, since mustard sometimes sneaks into seasoned or flavored varieties. Making it from scratch here means you know exactly what's in every layer. Once rolled out into that rustic 12-inch circle, it's ready to cradle whatever sweet or savory filling you're dreaming up — stone fruit, roasted vegetables, or a simple cheese and herb situation all work beautifully. It's the kind of dough that makes you feel like a proper pastry cook without any of the fuss.
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1 serving
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- 2
Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture and work them in with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces still visible.
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