Strawberry Galette

Yes, yet again here is another way to showcase my favourite fruit which just happens to be in season and cheap - not to mention luscious and yummy! This "tart" is deliciously messy and there's just something about the way it is assembled by hand that adds to its rustic charm. It's also the perfect solution if you don't own a pie tin!

STRAWBERRY GALETTE

Strawberry Filling

Hull and halve a punnet of strawberries.

In a bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp cornstarch and a pinch of salt.

Add strawberries and tumble to coat.

Pastry

Into a bowl add 1 cup plain flour and 1 tbsp sugar.

Using fingertips, massage in 100g cold diced butter until crumbs form.

Add in 1 tbsp ice cold water and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Knead into a ball.

On a floured surface, roll dough quite thinly (do not aim for any perfect shape)

Transfer to a lined baking tray.

Distribute luscious strawberry mix over the centre of the dough.

Using your fingers, roll up and pleat the edges.

Brush the edges with water then sprinkle with sugar.

Bake in an oven preheated to 180ºC until golden brown.

Served with a strawberry coulis - simply simmer strawberries with sugar then puree!

 Best enjoyed with cream :)