Galette Perougienne

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14
A delightful French specialty, the Galette Perougienne is a must-try recipe
in Pastry

Prep

90 min

Cook

25-30 min

Ready In

2 hrs

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter , room temperature
1 large egg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
additional powdered sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
400
Sugar
15g
Fat
22g
Galette Perougienne is a traditional French pastry that originated in Perigueux, a town in the southwestern part of France. It's a subtle and delicate pastry with a rich history and a unique flavor. The combination of the buttery pastry and the tangy lemon zest create a wonderful taste that makes this pastry irresistible. The recipe is not too complicated, but it requires some patience and skill to prepare. It is best served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or paired with a cup of tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar and yeast. Stir until the yeast is dissolved, then leave the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
2.In a separate large bowl, whisk the flour, lemon zest, and salt together.
3.Add the butter to the flour mixture and rub the mixture with your fingers until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
4.Whisk in the egg, then the yeast mixture. Mix to combine and form a smooth dough.
5.Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6.Shape the dough into a ball and leave it to rest in a warm, draft-free place for about 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
7.Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch / 0.5 cm.
8.Use a round 9-inch / 23 cm pie tin or cake tin to cut out a round from the dough. Set aside.
9.Place the tin on the dough and cut a circle around it so that the dough fits the tin perfectly. Save the remaining dough for another use.
10.Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
11.Bake the galette for about 25-30 minutes, or until it turns a golden brown color.
12.Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar after removing the galette from the oven. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PROS

Galette Perougienne is a delicious pastry with a soft, fluffy interior and delicate, crispy crust.

It’s a great festive treat, perfect for serving at special events or celebrations.

CONS

This pastry is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The recipe requires a bit more time and effort than other pastry recipes, making it more challenging to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high calorie and fat content, this recipe does contain some health benefits.
The lemon zest is a good source of vitamin C, and studies show that it may help to lower cholesterol levels and support heart health.

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