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Tomato Galettes

A tomato galette might just be the best way to celebrate tomatoes at their best peak-season ripeness. Recipe includes tips to avoid a soggy pastry bottom. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 419kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen store-bought pastry round thawed and formed into a 13-inch round
  • 4 - 5 ripe Roma tomatoes slice crosswise ¼
  • 1 firm yellow tomato sliced ¼
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, and/or oregano

Optional Crust Garnishes

  • 1 egg white
  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Position a rack in the center of the oven. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet turnedupside down on the rack while the oven preheats.
  • Place the pastry round on a sheet of parchment paper on the counter. Arrange the tomato slices in two circles starting from the middle of the pastry, slightly overlapping the tomatoes. Be sure to leave a minimum 1®ˆ-inch border around the outeredge of the dough. Sprinkle the tomatoes with ¼ teaspoon of salt and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella, mayonnaise, herbs, remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper. Place dollops of the cheese mixture over the tomatoes.
  • Fold the excess dough over the tomatoes to form a crust border. Optional: baste the top of the crust with the egg white and lightly sprinkle with the poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Transfer the galette on the parchment paper to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before cutting.

Notes

INGREDIENT TIP: Other techniques for preventing soggy galettes are to bake them on a pizza stone, baste the bottom with egg white, or add a sprinkling of breadcrumbs on the pastry before layering the food on top.
SUBSTITUTION TIP: In fall, make this galette with butternut squash, kale, and manchego cheese, or try one with broccoli and cauliflower topped with Cheddar. For a Thanksgiving dessert, toss apple slices with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, and fold the pastry up around them.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal