Smoked Onion, Olive, and Thyme Galette Squares

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups
• cold butter, cubed1/2 cup
• ice water4-5 tbsp
• salt3/4 tsp
• yellow onions, thinly sliced2 large
• olive oil1 tbsp
• smoked paprika1 tsp
• green olives, chopped1/2 cup
• fresh thyme leaves1 tbsp
• ricotta1/2 cup
• egg, beaten1

Method

1. 1Rub the butter into flour and salt until pea-sized bits remain, then add ice water just until a dough comes together.
2. 2Shape the dough into a disk and chill briefly while you cook the onions.
3. 3Sauté onions in olive oil with smoked paprika until soft, brown, and concentrated; cool slightly.
4. 4Roll the dough into a rough square and spread ricotta over the center, leaving a border.
5. 5Scatter the onions, olives, and thyme over the ricotta, then fold the edges inward in overlapping sections.
6. 6Brush the exposed pastry with egg and bake at 400°F until crisp and deeply golden, about 20 minutes.
7. 7Cut into squares and serve warm.

Tips

• Keep the butter cold for the flakiest crust.
• Let the onions cook until nearly jammy so the flavor stands out.
• A pinch of black pepper lifts the savory filling nicely.

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