Small Apricot Galettes
- 5 grams (1 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 115 grams (1/2 cup) lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature, beaten
- 135 grams (1 cup) whole-wheat flour
- 155 grams (1 1/4 cups) unbleached flour
- 25 grams (1/4 cup) almond powder (also known as almond flour; optional; substitute whole-wheat flour if not using)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 60 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 pounds apricots, pitted and halved or quartered, depending on the size
- 3 tablespoons lightly toasted slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons turbinado or brown sugar
- 25 grams (1/4 cup) almond powder
- Dissolve the yeast in the water, add 1/4 teaspoon of the sugar, and allow to sit until the mixture is creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg.
- Sift together the flours, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt into the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle; you can also use a large bowl.
- Add the butter and beat at low speed or work with your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the yeast mixture and beat on low speed or stir until the ingredients come together.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently just until the dough is smooth, about a minute.
- Shape into a ball.
- Place in a lightly buttered bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and allow the dough to rise in a draft-free spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and weigh.
- Divide into 2 equal pieces.
- Wrap one piece and refrigerate.
- Divide the other half into 8 equal pieces and gently shape each piece into a ball without kneading.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Roll each piece out into a very thin round, about 5 1/2 to 6 inches in diameter.
- If you have a Silpat, roll the dough out on the mat; otherwise use a lightly floured surface and dust regularly to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Stack each piece between sheets of plastic wrap, then wrap the stack in plastic and place in the freezer while you prepare the fruit.
- Roll out the other half of the dough for use in a single galette; wrap it in plastic and freeze.
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Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014876 (may not work)