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Blueberries Galette

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Author: Alessandra

Ingredients

  • 350 g blueberries
  • 60 g sugar
  • cornstarch 1 tbsp
  • juice of 1 lemon

For the dought:

  • 150 g flour type 2
  • 100 g flour 00
  • sugar 1 tbsp
  • 150 g butter
  • very cold milk or water 1-2 tbsp
  • 1 egg
  • salt a pinch
  • brown sugar just enough
  • milk to brush

To serve:

  • cream or vanilla ice cream optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix the flours with the sugar, salt, egg and cold butter into small pieces. Work everything with your hands until you get a crumb mixture.
  • At this point add the cold milk or water (1 or 2 tablespoons based on the flour) and briefly knead the dough on a pastry board.
  • Flatten the dough, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours In the meantime, place the blueberries in a bowl and add the lemon juice, starch and sugar. Mix well.
  • Take the dough out of the refrigerator and spread it on a lightly floured surface in a circle with a thickness of 6mm.
  • Roll the dough around the rolling pin and roll it out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Pour the blueberries in the center, leaving a border of about 5 cm.
  • Fold the edges inwards, slightly overlapping them.
  • Place the galette in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 °. Brush the pasta with a little milk and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Bake at 200 degrees for 40/45 minutes or until the cake turns golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack.
  • Serve with a scoop of cream or vanilla ice cream.