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Fresh Tomato, Olive and Basil Galette

Fresh Tomato Olive & Basil Galette

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November 22, 2014
24 Comments
appetizer, basil, gruyere cheese, olives, tomatoes, wholegrain

The crust, made with white wine, white whole wheat flour (here is one I like) and extra virgin olive oil is so quick and easy to make, you can whip it up in less than 5 minutes-really (Watch me make it in my kitchen here)!

I use a store-bought simple tomato marinara sauce, so that’s one less thing to fuss about. You can of course make your marinara sauce from scratch but I find that as long as whatever brand you use has no added sugar and has those few simple ingredients you would expect in a wholesome marinara sauce (tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic and salt), you’ll be all set and can save yourself the time and hassle! What a wonderful little dinner with a great big salad and a glass of good chianti for a cozy date at home with my hubby! I also recommend it as an appetizer–great finger food!

Fresh Tomato, Olive and Basil Galette

5.0 from 4 reviews
Fresh Tomato Olive & Basil Galette
 
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Cuisinicity Tip: Note that I like to use gruyère cheese in this recipe because it has such a rich flavor so I can use it sparingly, only ¼ cup. Feel free to pick your favorite, as long as you remember: a little goes a long way!
Author: Catherine Katz
Serves: 8-10 thin wedges
Ingredients
  • Galette dough:
  • ¾ cup + 1 Tbsp whole white wheat flour*
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • Topping:
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (loosely packed)
  • ⅓ cup black calamata olives (pitted)
  • ½ cup marinara sauce (store-bought with no added sugar)*
  • ¼ cup gruyere cheese (or other flavorful cheese of your choice)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Place the flour, olive oil, white wine and salt in the bowl of a food processor and process until a ball forms (30 seconds). Don't worry if it's not a perfect ball-you can just gather it in your hands and make it into a ball!).
  3. Take out the dough ball; It will be very soft--that's OK--place a little flour in your hands to handle it gently and place it on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Using a rolling pin, gently roll into a circle about 9 inch in diameter--it doesn't have to be perfect.
  5. Transfer onto a lightly floured baking sheet.
  6. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough to within ½ inch of the edge.
  7. Add the sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and olives and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  8. Fold the edge of the dough to create a 1-inch border.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Comments

  1. judy says

    December 19, 2020 at 9:25 pm

    Hi Catherine, I made this a couple of times as a Pizza base and it tastes very nice, but I’ve noticed it is cooked through on the sides and bottom, but the middle part underneath the tomato sauce and cheese is undercooked (I am not using too much tomato sauce – just a light layer)
    The first time I rolled it too thick, so I thought maybe that was the problem. Today I tried again and made sure to roll the dough very thin, but it’s still underbaked. Do you have any tips on how to fix this? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      January 4, 2021 at 11:01 am

      I am so sorry Judy, I don’t know what the problem is, other than perhaps a different type of oven you use and consequently an adjustment in temperature, namely 10 degrees higher and 10 minutes longer?? I use a convection oven for my own parameters.

      Reply
  2. Barbara says

    October 16, 2018 at 12:07 am

    Love the simplicity of this dough. I am certain it is delicious. My son and I are both celiacs and I would love to know if there is a substitute you could use for this dough. Thank you kindly.

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      October 16, 2018 at 11:31 am

      Thank you Barbara! I have never tried it but I have heard that Bob’s Red Mills makes a great gluten free flour called 1 to 1 Baking flour that you can substitute one for one and I think it’s worth a try!

      Reply
  3. Marci Sewell says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:01 am

    Can I knead the dough by hand if I don’t have a food processor?

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      May 10, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      YES Marci, absolutely!!!

      Reply
  4. Alyne says

    April 26, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Catherine

    This looks amazing and I can see how easy it is to prepare. Just discovered this on your site- can’t wait to make and taste it . Healthy is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      April 26, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      YAY Alyne, I am delighted to hear it! I can’t wait to hear how you love it!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kalin says

    March 15, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    I am definitely going to make this tonight for dinner. I cannot wait to taste this deliciousness!!

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      March 16, 2015 at 7:44 am

      Kalin I LOVE your enthusiasm!!! Can’t wait to hear!!!

      Reply
  6. Barbara says

    March 15, 2015 at 7:59 am

    Thank you for this site, I just discovered it and am so happy about it!!!!

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      March 16, 2015 at 7:45 am

      …and I so delighted to have you at the table, Barbara!!! It is truly my pleasure!

      Reply
  7. Sara says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:43 am

    I am planning on buying a food processor to make nut butter, hummus, and recipes such as this freaking amazing-looking pizza from Heaven.

    How important is it that my processor possess multiple processing speeds? The one I am currently leading toward is a Cuisinart 9 – cup with “on” and “pulse,” but I’ve seen others with high, low and pulse, as well as one with high, dough, and pulse. Are these varying speeds useful, or can I get by with just on and pulse options?

    Is there any particular processor that you recommend?

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      January 26, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Hi Sara, I don’t use anything special! My cuisinart is over 15 years old and is on its last leg and it does the work just fine! On and pulse is perfect!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 26, 2015 at 9:07 pm

        Fantastic, thank you! That really helps me feel confident in my decision. I swear picking out a food processor is more difficult than picking out a husband…or a puppy…not sure if one can really “pick out” a husband.

        Reply
  8. Suzi Fisher says

    January 11, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Love this quick pizza dough! What type of white wine works best?

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      January 12, 2015 at 7:09 am

      I use whatever I have on hand, certainly nothing fancy!

      Reply
  9. Raj Bhatia says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    What a great recipe and what an amazing site! Love it!

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      December 2, 2014 at 6:46 am

      Thank you Raj!

      Reply
  10. Natalia Katz says

    November 23, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Wow!! Look so rustic and delicious!

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      November 23, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Hahahah Natalia, I knew you would love it my sweetness!

      Reply

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