These golden, flaky cheese galettes are everything a cozy weeknight dinner should be: crisp at the edges, molten in the middle, and made from a soft kefir dough that comes together in minutes. Fresh tomato and melted suluguni-style cheese make each bite savory, bright, and deeply satisfying. If you enjoy cheesy bakes, you will also love these Quick Ham and Cheese Pastry Bites and this Savory Zucchini Cheese Spread.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 50 ml (3 tbsp) kefir (1%)
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) whole-grain flour
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 120 g (4 oz) cheese, such as suluguni
- 1 tomato
- 1 egg yolk, for brushing
Instructions
- Beat the egg with the kefir. Add the flour, salt and baking powder.
- Knead a soft dough that does not stick to your hands. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough in two and roll each part out on a floured surface.
- Place the filling (grated cheese and chopped tomato) in the center and carefully fold the edges up. Brush with egg yolk. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.
Tips
- Keep the dough well chilled so the galettes hold their shape and bake up crisp.
- Pat the tomato dry before adding it, so the filling stays rich rather than watery.
- For more ideas on working with cheese, browse the guides at Serious Eats.
Nutrition: per whole batch: 883 kcal, protein 47.7 g, fat 33.5 g, carbs 99.2 g