Turkey Free Classic Savory Galette Dough
A great galette starts with a great dough, and this one delivers a beautifully flaky, buttery crust that works with sweet or savory fillings alike. The secret is keeping everything cold — chilled butter cubes, ice water, and a rest in the fridge all work together to create those irresistible layers once it hits the oven. 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 handle. The whole process is straightforward and forgiving, making it a reliable go-to whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting comfortable with pastry. Since this dough is built entirely from pantry staples — flour, butter, salt, sugar, and a little water — there's no need to scan labels or worry about unexpected animal-derived additives sneaking in. Roll it out rustic and imperfect; that's genuinely part of the charm. Once you have this base in your repertoire, the filling possibilities are practically endless.
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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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