Mushroom and Shallot Galette

mushroom and shallot galette

Makes 8 galettes
Prep Time: 1 - 1.5 hr
Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients:

Crust

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup smoked gouda, shredded
1 tsp salt
2 sticks butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup ice water

Filling

3 cups mushroom, sliced
4-5 shallots, sliced
1/2 cup basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp milk

Directions:

• lightly saute shallots and mushrooms, set aside 
• blend together flour, salt, and butter
• blend in gouda and ice water
• form into a loaf
• wrap in plastic and chill for 30 min.
• grease cookie sheet and preheat 
• cut dough into eight equal pieces
• lightly flour a clean countertop and roll out each until about 1/4" thick
• place mushrooms and shallots in the center of each pastry, leaving about an inch along the edge
• mix together basil and olive oil and add a little to each pastry
• wrap the edges of the dough over part of the filling and pinch together sides to seal
• brush dough tops with egg and milk mixture
• top with shredded parmesan cheese
• cook for 20-30 minutes until cheese and crust are lightly brown

Potential Alternatives:

• try with kalmata olives and feta
• use ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes