Bae Saenggang Galette (Pear Ginger Galette)
A rough circle of buttery pastry dough is spread with thinly sliced pears, then folded at the edges to form a rustic, free-form tart. Fresh ginger juice adds a warm, faintly spicy note that lifts the clean sweetness of the fruit without overpowering it. Brown sugar and a dusting of cinnamon deepen the filling, while cornstarch absorbs excess juice and prevents a soggy base. As the galette bakes, the exposed edges of the pastry darken to a deep golden brown and the pear slices soften into translucent, jammy layers. If the pears release too much liquid during preparation, patting them dry before arranging on the dough keeps the crust from going limp. Rechilling the dough whenever it softens maintains the cold butter pockets that create flakiness.
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Instructions
- 1
Rub flour, salt, and butter to pea-size crumbs, then add ice water to form dough.
- 2
Flatten dough, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- 3
Slice pears thinly and toss with brown sugar, ginger juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
- 4
Roll dough into a round, place on tray, and layer pears in the center.
- 5
Fold edges inward to enclose, then brush with egg wash.
- 6
Bake at 190C for 35-38 minutes until edges are deeply golden.
- 7
Cool 10 minutes, slice, and serve warm.
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