10tablespoons142g unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
¼cup60ml cold water
For the Filling
½cup120g whole milk ricotta cheese
1small garlic cloveminced
1teaspoonlemon zest
3fresh basil leavestorn
½teaspoondried oregano
½cup50g grated Parmigiano Reggiano, divided
For the Topping
2-3medium heirloom tomatoesthinly sliced
1teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
¼teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional
1tablespoonolive oil
1eggbeaten (for egg wash)
Fresh basil leavesfor garnish
Instructions
Make the Dough
Add the flour, salt, black pepper, thyme, basil, and Parmigiano Reggiano to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 2–3 times to combine.
Scatter the cold butter over the dry ingredients. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture resembles coarse meal, with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in cold water through the feed tube. Stop as soon as the dough begins to clump together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Tomatoes
Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer on a cutting board lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry.
Mix the Ricotta Filling
In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, garlic, lemon zest, torn basil leaves, dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons of the grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Roll Out the Dough
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to the prepared baking sheet.
Assemble the Galette
Spread the ricotta mixture over the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
Arrange the tomato slices over the ricotta, slightly overlapping. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper and red pepper flakes.
Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of Parmigiano Reggiano over the tomatoes.
Fold the edges of the dough up over the filling, pleating as you go. Brush the egg wash over the crust, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Bake & Finish
Bake for 35-40 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the crust is golden brown and the tomatoes are slightly caramelized.
Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Keep Everything Cold - Warm butter = tough dough. Make sure your cold butter and cup ice water are properly chilled before making the crust.Layer on a Baking Sheet for Easy Transfer - Roll out the galette dough directly on parchment paper so you can easily transfer dough to the sheet pan without tearing it.Don’t Skip the Resting Step for Tomatoes - If you skip letting the tomatoes sit on the top of the paper towels, they’ll release too much liquid while baking and make your galette crust soggy.