Peach Rustic Tart

To create the dough, start by combining flour and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Gradually add water to the mixture while stirring with a bowl scraper until it's fully incorporated and no longer lumpy. Introduce vanilla extract into the mixture, allowing its flavor to blend seamlessly with the dough. Next, use your fingers to gently mash butter into the mixture until it's well combined and no longer visible. Shape the dough into a flat disc and wrap it in plastic wrap, placing it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

To prepare the filling, place peaches in a medium-sized bowl and sprinkle with salt. Add sugar, vanilla paste, and cornstarch to the mixture, stirring it gently until the peach juices start to release, taking around 5 to 10 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Prepare a work surface by lightly dusting it with flour. Roll out the dough to a thickness of no more than 1/4 inch, making sure it's evenly spread. Use the rim of a cereal bowl to cut out 8 circles of dough, which you can then place on the baking sheets. Leave about 1 inch of space between each circle to allow for proper expansion during baking.

Spoon 2 tablespoons of the peach filling onto the center of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges. Fold in the edges of each crust 1/4 inch toward the center, creating a short lip to contain the filling within.

Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake until the crusts are golden brown and the bottoms have been cooked through, taking around 12 to 15 minutes.