Zucchini and Ricotta Galette
Ingredients
- For the pastry:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , chilled in the freezer for 30 minutes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chill again
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup ice water
- Filling:
- 1 large or 2 small zucchinis , sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium garlic clove , minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (about 1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon slivered basil leaves
- Glaze:
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
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Make dough: Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl.
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Sprinkle bits of butter over dough and using a pastry blender, cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice and water and add this to the butter-flour mixture.
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With your fingertips or a wooden spoon, mix in the liquid until large lumps form. Pat the lumps into a ball; do not overwork the dough.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Make filling: Spread the zucchini out over several layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let drain for 30 minutes; gently blot the tops of the zucchini dry with paper towels before using. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil and the garlic together; set aside.
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In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and 1 teaspoon of the garlicky olive oil together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Prepare galette: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 12-inch round.
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Transfer to an ungreased (or parchment lined) baking sheet.
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Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the bottom of the galette dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
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Shingle the zucchini on top of the ricotta in concentric circles, starting at the outside edge.
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Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of the garlic and olive oil mixture evenly over the zucchini.
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Fold the border over the filling, pleating the edge to make it fit. The center will be open.
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Brush crust with egg yolk glaze.
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Bake the galette until the cheese is puffed, the zucchini is slightly wilted and the galette is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, sprinkle with basil, let stand for 5 minutes, then slide the galette onto a serving plate.
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Cut into wedges and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
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