How to Make a Gluten Free Galette

By: Whitney Barnes | May 17 2019
Galettes are the best dessert to put together on a whim - they’re (literally) easier than pie! We filled this one with fresh strawberries and rhubarb to celebrate spring. Cardamom and vanilla bring a lightly spiced warmth that pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart fruits.

Can I make a gluten free galette?

YES! And it's so much easier than you think. This dough uses our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, butter, a little sugar, and a sprinkling of ice water.

Is a galette the same as a pie?

They're similar - a galette is a free form (no pie pan) dessert with only a single crust. The filling is mounded on top of the rolled dough then the edges are folded or crimped around to create a sealed edge. Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

Can I use Gluten Free All Purpose Flour in this recipe?

This recipe was only tested using our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. Gluten Free All Purpose Flour would also work, but the flavor would pair best with savory filling. Check out these recipes for inspiration: Paleo Squash Galette or Heirloom Tomato Galette and use our Easy as Pie Crust Recipe.

How do I make a gluten free and vegan galette?

Instead of butter use a vegan butter stick intended for baking (not the spreadable version that comes in a tub.) Instead of an egg wash, brush the crust with your preferred non-dairy milk.

Recipe Notes:

Unlike wheat flour crusts, this crust performs best and is most pliable when cool, but not totally chilled. It’s best to make the crust, chill only for the time it takes to make the filling, and then immediately use the dough. OR, if you make it in advance and it’s chilled to firm, remove it from the fridge about 15 minutes before you intend to roll it. While rolling out the crust, lift and turn the dough periodically to prevent sticking. Once the round is 12" in diameter, slip a piece of parchment paper underneath and transfer to a baking sheet before adding the fruit. As you fold and crimp the edges of the dough over the fruit, pinch together any visible cracks in the dough. Don't skip the egg wash! It helps with browning, allows the Turbinado sugar to stick, but most importantly - it helps glue together the dough and prevent any potential leaks!

Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

Yield: 8 servings Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Rest Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour (225 g) 1 Tbsp Sugar (15 g) ½ tsp Salt ½ cup Butter, cold and cut into small pieces (115 g) 4-5 Tbsp ice water (60-75 mL)

2 cups sliced Rhubarb (230 g) 1 cup sliced Strawberries (130 g) ½ cup Sugar (110 g) 2 Tbsp Bob’s Red Mill Tapioca Starch (15 g) ½ tsp Cardamom 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (5 mL)

1 Egg (50 g) 2 Tbsp Bob’s Red Mill Coarse Turbinado Sugar (30 g)

Method Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the flour, sugar, salt and the butter into a bowl and, using a pastry cutter, cut the butter in until the butter is the size of large peas. Slowly drizzle in ice water, gently incorporating each addition into the with a fork. After you add the 4th tablespoon, squeeze the dough together into a few handfuls. If it sticks, continue to form the dough into a disc. (If still too dry, add another tablespoon of water and then proceed to making the disc.) The dough should adhere and not be crumbly, but it also shouldn’t be too wet. Cover and chill the dough while making the filling. See recipe notes. Mix together rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, tapioca starch, cardamom and vanilla extract. Mixture will appear very dry at first. Allow to macerate for 10 minutes. Flour your surface and roll the dough into a large circle, about 12” in diameter. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet before adding fruit. Mound strawberry rhubarb mixture into the center of the dough, leaving behind excess liquid that has released from the fruit. Fold the edges of the pie crust towards the center, leaving a small circle of exposed fruit. Lightly whisk the egg together with a splash of water. Brush the egg wash over the crust and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake on parchment lined baking sheet for 45 minutes until crust is firm and golden. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

22 Comments

  1. Kay
    Do you think the crust would hold up if I made this the night before serving? Gluten free crusts tend to degrade very quickly!
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Kay - It's definitely best eaten the day of baking. The remaining moisture in the fruit will be absorbed by the crust, leaving it a bit soggy. You can always prepare the dough the day before, leaving it wrapped and chilled in the refrigerator over night. Enjoy!
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      1. Jill Ann Guenther
        Jill Ann Guenther
        you could try using a sugar glaze on top of the crust and par bake it for half the time.
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  2. James
    If you have some cheese that pairs well with the fruit, layer it up on the bottom. Make sure the cheese layer folds with the shell to protect the outside corners. It will help to seal the crust and keep it from becoming soggy the next day. This will also add a hint of sour to accentuate the sweet.
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  3. Sandy
    I tried to substitute plant butter for butter and twice it has come out too short. Would coconut oil work better? Thanks
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Whitney Barnes
      Hi Sandy - I think coconut oil might be a bit more difficult to work with as it has a lower melting point than butter. This would likely result in an even shorter pastry. The higher amount of fat in this recipe results in a short pastry but also one that is well hydrated and allows for better flexibility when shaping and crimping. You could experiment with cutting the fat down by 1-2 tablespoons for a flakier crust.
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  4. sarah
    how much flour? 1 and 1/2 cup? - the recipe does not say the increment "cup". thanks!
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Whitney Barnes
      Hi Sarah! Yes, 1 1/2 cups of Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.

      Thanks for catching that error, it's been corrected.
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  5. James Friend
    I made this recipe dairy free using 1/4c coconut oil and 1/4c vegtable shortening, it turned out so light and delicious, thank you
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  6. Nathan Slater
    This looks delicious. Do you know the phosphorus content of the 1:1 flour?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Nathan, unfortunately we do not have that information available. If you have other specific product questions, our Customer Service team is best suited to help. You can reach them at [email protected] - Thanks! :)
      Reply
  7. Sharon
    I made this recipe for gluten free pumpkin pie , just making bottom crust ,I mixed in a bowl keeping things cold with pastry cutter, then instead of rolling out jut put into deep pie pan and pressed with hands against bottom and edges , much easier and comes out great!!
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  8. Heather
    Can this recipe be made ahead and frozen?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Heather - You can make the galette dough ahead of time. After you mix together the dough, form it into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap then aluminum foil before freezing. When you're ready to bake, remove it to the refrigerator about 12-24 hours before to get it to a workable temperature.
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  9. Tony
    Just curious - why the 1-to-1 formulation? Wondering how this would turn out if I used Bob's Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour blend? Thanks for the great info & keep up the good work!
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Tony - our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour is a mix of flours and xanthan gum so it's ready to use straight for the bag. You could also use the Gluten Free All Purpose Flour (same quantity) for this recipe, but you would need to add xanthan gum according to the chart on the bag.
      Reply
  10. Melissa Drescher
    Melissa Drescher
    Hi, would I be able to make these individual? What would the baking time change to if it is possible?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Yes, you could split the dough up into individual portions. The bake time will be shorter, start with 20 minutes. Look for bubbling filling and slight browning of the crust. The underside of the crust should be fully baked, set and not look wet.
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  11. Janice Hougland
    I do not like rhubarb, have never liked it. So if I wanted to make this recipe just with 3 cups of strawberries, how much sugar would I use?
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    1. Elisabeth Allie
      I would try about 2 tablespoons and then taste the filling before baking, since strawberries are so much sweeter than rhubarb!
      Reply
  12. Shelly Fisher Putnam
    Shelly Fisher Putnam
    I made this recipe and it was really great. However, it doesn't show a time to bake the galette or how thick to roll it. I made four small galettes and rolled them out to 1/8 in thick and baked them for 25 minutes.
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    1. Ashley Morris
      Hi Shelly, the recipe advises to bake on parchment lined baking sheet for 45 minutes at 375F until crust is firm and golden.
      Reply

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