Plum Galette with Streusel Topping (The Cookworks) Recipe

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Plum Galette with Streusel Topping (The Cookworks)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb short crust pastry , recipe follows
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • special equipment: rolling pin
  • preheat the oven to 425 degrees f.
  • for the pastry: roll the short crust pastry 1/4-inch thick and cut into 6 (6-inch) rounds.
  • refrigerate the pastry rounds for at least 30 minutes. cut 5 evenly spaced 1-inch slits around the edge of each pastry round (perpendicular to the edge).

Directions:

  1. Whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush the edge of the pastry with egg wash.
  2. For the filling: Toss the plums with the brown sugar and cardamom. Pile an equal amount of plum mixture in the center of each pastry round. Fold the pastry around the plums, overlapping the pastry at the slits, and press firmly to seal. Place the galettes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush the outside of the pastry with egg wash.
  3. For the streusel topping: Combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon together. Using your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal. Sprinkle the streusel on top of each galette.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes longer. Serve warm.
  5. Short Crust Pastry:
  6. 3 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  8. 4 ounces unsalted butter, cold
  9. 8 ounces shortening, cold
  10. 1/2 cup ice cold water
  11. Special equipment: cheese grater
  12. Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using a cheese grater, grate the butter and shortening into the flour. Combine the mixture with your fingers until it resembles cornmeal. Add the ice cold water and mix with a spoon, pulling the water into the flour until a dough forms.
  13. With your hands, shape the dough into 2 balls and flatten them into disks. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month.
  14. Yield: 2 pounds
  15. Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  16. Inactive Time: 30 minute
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 662.32 Kcal (2773 kJ)
Calories from fat 357.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.71g 61%
Cholesterol 67.95mg 23%
Sodium 381.34mg 16%
Potassium 159.43mg 3%
Total Carbs 70.03g 23%
Sugars 21.25g 85%
Dietary Fiber 3.63g 15%
Protein 7.8g 16%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 37.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 346.22 Kcal (1450 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.76g 61%
Cholesterol 35.52mg 23%
Sodium 199.34mg 16%
Potassium 83.34mg 3%
Total Carbs 36.61g 23%
Sugars 11.11g 85%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 15%
Protein 4.08g 16%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 16%
Calcium 19.5mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.8
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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