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Makes
2 6-inches galettes
Author Notes
Juicy and aromatic nectarines,with the warmth of cinnamon and the bright kick of the ginger,all packed in a buttery,flaky biscuit dough. This hybrid is a result of a greedy food lover,who can't make up her mind whether to make just biscuits with macerated nectarines or fruit tart,and loves flavor combinations that are fresh and unusual! —RitaAnastasiou
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Ingredients
- For the filling
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4
nectarines,ripe
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1/2 cup
light brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons
fresh ginger,shredded
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1/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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3 tablespoons
fresh orange juice
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1 teaspoon
Amaretto
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1 pinch
salt
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1 tablespoon
butter,room temperature
- For the biscuit dough
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2 cups
brown rice flour
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2/3 cup
arrowroot flour or cornstarch
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1/3 cup
tapioca starch
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1 teaspoon
xantham gum
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1/2 cup
sugar
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1
egg
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1/4 cup
banana,mashed
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1 cup
cold butter,cut into cubes
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4 teaspoons
baking powder
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1 pinch
salt
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1
egg,beaten
Directions
- For the filling
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Wash,peel and cut the nectarines into 1 inch cube. In a medium bowl add all the ingredients except coconut and butter. Mix very well and set aside.
- For the biscuit dough
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Preheat the oven at 400 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a food processor,mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Cover counter with additional gluten free flour to make
rolling easier.
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Add in cold butter and mix together until crumbly and pea sized.
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Add in egg,smashed banana and milk. Mix until a cohesive dough forms(will be slightly sticky)
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Cover counter with additional gluten free flour (or just cornstarch)to make rolling easier.
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Roll out dough to ½ inch thick.Fold dough into thirds lengthwise.
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Fold dough into thirds crosswise.Roll out to ½ inch thick and repeat process two additional times.
Divide the dough in two,and roll out the dough into a 6-inch circle.
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Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
Spoon the fruit (not the juices) into the center of the dough leaving a 1-2 inch border all around. Sprinkle with the coconut on top of the fruit.
Gently fold the edges of the dough over the fruit. Press gently to seal the edges.
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Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
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In a small sauce pan,add the liquid from the fruits and the butter.Let it simmer for 3 minutes and remove from the heat. When the galettes are ready,drizzle with the sauce.
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