Fig and Goat Cheese Galette

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

Granulated sugar

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, cold and cubed

Ice water

4-6 tablespoons

Fresh figs

1 pound, sliced

Goat cheese

4 ounces, crumbled

Honey

2 tablespoons

Fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon

Egg

1, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition. Continue to add water until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Lightly flour a surface and roll out the chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
7. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Arrange the sliced figs and crumbled goat cheese in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
9. Drizzle the honey over the figs and goat cheese, then sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
10. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as necessary to create a rustic look.
11. Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg. This will give the crust a beautiful golden color.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
13. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. The galette can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.