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Savory Tomato and Basil Breakfast Galette

A rustic savory galette filled with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese, perfect for a quick breakfast.

Breakfast 15 min prep 35 min cook Serves 4 Breakfast Vegetarian
Savory Tomato and Basil Breakfast Galette

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    250 g 2 cups for pastry
  • cold unsalted butter
    125 g 1/2 cup cubed, for pastry
  • cold water
    60 ml 1/4 cup for pastry
  • ripe tomatoes
    300 g 10.5 oz thinly sliced
  • fresh mozzarella
    150 g 5.3 oz sliced
  • fresh basil leaves
    15 g 1/2 cup roughly chopped
  • olive oil
    15 ml 1 tablespoon for brushing
  • salt
    1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp to taste
  • black pepper
    1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp freshly ground
  • egg
    1 1 beaten for glaze

Method

  • 1
    Prepare the pastry by mixing flour and cold butter until crumbly.
  • 2
    Add cold water gradually and form a dough. Wrap and chill 30 mins.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • 4
    Roll out chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper.
  • 5
    Arrange tomato slices over the center, leaving a 3-inch border.
  • 6
    Layer mozzarella and sprinkle chopped basil, salt, and pepper on top.
  • 7
    Fold edges of dough over filling, pleating as needed.
  • 8
    Brush dough edges with beaten egg.
  • 9
    Bake galette for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden.
  • 10
    Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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