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Blueberry Galette

Updated: Monday, 30 Jan 2012, 11:37 AM CST
Published : Monday, 30 Jan 2012, 6:47 AM CST

Recipe from Lindsay Brooks.

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh blueberries

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp grated lemon zest

1/2 cup sugar

pie dough (recipe below)

egg wash

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss together blueberries, cornstarch, zest, and sugar until well combined. Roll out prepared pie dough to 1/8" thick. Place dough on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spoon blueberry mixture onto center of dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border around edge. Brush this edge with egg wash. Fold edge of dough over 1 inch of blueberry mixture, pleating dough. Brush pastry with egg wash. Place into a 375 degree oven and bake for 25 minutes. Or until golden brown.

Pie Dough:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
pinch salt
4 oz butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
3-5 tbsp ice water

In the food processor, combine flour, salt, butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add water and toss with you hands until mixture comes together.