Apple Galette

The galette was possibly the first pastry invented. this one is rustic and very delicious!!

In a large bowl combine flour , sugar and salt.

Add 1 / 2 cup cold butter and cut into dry ingredients until it resembles coarse meal.

Add egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water , stir until mixture forms a ball.

Form dough into flat disk , wrap in plastic wrap and chill about 1 hour.

Peel and core apples , cutting each into 8 wedges.

In a pan over medium heat add remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

Add apples.

Cook apples over heat until edges slightly brown , then add brown sugar and nutmeg.

Cook another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Roll dough into circle on lightly floured surface.

Carefully transfer dough to parchment-lined baking sheet.

Pour apple mixture into center of pastry mounding apples in center.

Gently fold edges of dough over apples , pleating as you go , leaving an opening about 4 inches wide in the center.

Brush pastry with beaten egg.

Bake in 375 degree oven about 40-45 minutes.

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