Apple, walnut and cinnamon biscuit
6 servings
60 minutes
Galette with apples, walnuts, and cinnamon is the quintessence of home baking, combining warmth and coziness. This simple yet elegant dessert originates from French cuisine, where galettes are valued for their crispy crust and tender filling. The crumbly dough envelops juicy apples, aromatic walnuts, and spicy cinnamon, creating a delightful blend of textures and flavors. The light sweetness of the fruits, nutty depth, and warm spice notes turn each bite into a harmony of enjoyment. This galette is perfect for cozy evenings with a cup of fragrant tea and beautifully complements a festive table. Served warm and dusted with powdered sugar, it offers a sense of homey comfort and warmth.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add cold butter and turn the mixture into crumbs.
- Wheat flour: 190 g
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Butter: 90 g
3
Pour water and knead the dough until it becomes elastic. If the dough doesn't come together, add a little more water.
- Water: 60 ml
- Water: 60 ml
4
Roll the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5
At this time, chop the nuts with a knife or blender.
- Walnuts: 50 g
6
Cut the apples into slices.
- Apple: 500 g
7
Roll the dough into a circle with a diameter of 28–30 cm. Sprinkle the dough with starch and half of the sugar, leaving 3–4 cm clean at the edges.
- Starch: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 45 g
8
First, place the nuts on the dough, then the apples. Sprinkle the galette with cinnamon and the remaining sugar.
- Walnuts: 50 g
- Apple: 500 g
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 45 g
9
Lift the edges of the dough and shape them into a border for the galette, making it look like a curb. Bake for 30 minutes at 220 degrees.
10
Cool on a rack and serve, dusted with powdered sugar.
- Powdered sugar: to taste