I have a lot of TWD to catch up on. Life became hectic and I inadvertently ended up taking three months off. I did bake in that time, but I didn't have the opportunity to make the TWD recipes or to blog. I am just now jumping back in and I was very happy to do so with this recipe...or so I thought. See, I made this galette on Saturday, thinking that we would be posting it next week and only now realized that it was actually due yesterday. So, I'm jumping back in and I'm a day late. Does it count if you think you are ahead of schedule?
Now, back to the real topic at hand: I absolutely adore berries. Every year I anticipate berry season and then I mourn its end when it is over. So, I was pretty pleased to see that today's assignment was a berry galette. Incidentally, I was also happy to see that this recipe was so simple (it took very little time to come together) and that it called for only a very tiny amount of sugar in both the pastry and the fruit.
My only complaint is that there was something missing in the flavor. I thought it was a little flat. Now, I have never had a galette before, so maybe this is normal. Unfortunately, I can only really compare it to pies and tarts, which might be unfair since it is an entirely different kind of pastry.
Yes, I think as long as you thought you were on time, it still counts :-)
ReplyDeleteI liked the simplicity of this tart, but I do agree that a little citrus zest or some spices would have amped up the flavor.
Sometimes life has a rhythm of its own, but what matters is your intent. :-) Your galette looks beautiful. Perhaps, if the recipe would have called for a short precooking of the fruit, it would have released the flavor and the juices in the berries, and might have created more flavor. As it is, after making both a sweet and a savory galette, we tend to prefer the savory.
ReplyDeleteI think you should get credit for being ahead. We sometimes need that boost even in our own head. Life has bumps way to roll with it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back - your galette looks beautiful! We added flavourings to the fillings of our galettes. I don't think we would have liked them as well if we hadn't.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this, but I think a higher filling to crust ratio would have made it even better! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteI think you're totally on time ;) And I agree, a little something more might have been good.
ReplyDeleteIt´s the intention that counts... welcome back! I agree with the flavor being a bit flat. I did three different ones, and by far the best one was the one that had orange zest and honey in addition to what was specified in the recipe.
ReplyDeleteJulia, your photo is beautiful. Life sometimes need center stage and baking needs to take a back seat...it's a pleasure to see you posting...
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http://bakingismyzen.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/twd-baking-with-julia-strawberry-galette/
This looks beautiful! Would love some , please.
ReplyDeleteYour galette looks really pretty! While I was eating the last slice of this, I did wonder if adding some orange zest would have given it a little zing.
ReplyDeleteYour galette is very pretty and delicious looking!! I still have the other disk of dough in my fridge and plan on doing one tonight for dessert! I love the ease of this lovely rustic pie!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to meet you through this group. Sometimes a break is good;) I like how Paula added orange zest and honey and may try that next time I bake them. Your galette looks wonderful:)
ReplyDeleteJulia, one lovely looking Berry Galette! I love berry season too and I always buy way too many!
ReplyDeleteThank you also for visiting my blog and for your lovely comment!
Oh yes, it does definitely count ... how could a beautiful galette like yours be penalised?
ReplyDeleteI've added under the berries a mixture of ground almond and sugar-vanilla-cinnamon and it was delicious.
Yes I agree, it was kind of sad in the flavor area. I'm thinking it was the crust. Maybe replacing it with another type of dough would help?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my plum galette very much.. Yours look great..
ReplyDeleteYour galette looks beautiful, sorry it wasn't your favorite...Yes, I definitely think this counts as an on-time post :-)
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