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Buckwheat Galettes Breton-Style

Buckwheat Galettes Breton-Style

Thin, lacy buckwheat flour galettes with ham, cheese and egg — a hearty Breton classic.

Time50 min
Servings4
Calories579 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • buckwheat flour300 g
  • water600 ml
  • eggs5 pcs
  • salt1 to taste
  • butter40 g
  • ham4 slices
  • hard cheese120 g
  • ground black pepper1 to taste

Instructions

1

In a bowl, mix the buckwheat flour with salt, make a well in the center, pour in about 150 ml of water and whisk together. Gradually add the remaining water, beat in one egg, and whisk until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.

2

Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. Whisk again before cooking; if it has thickened, stir in 1–2 tbsp of water.

3

Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan well over medium-high heat and grease it with a thin layer of butter. Pour in about a quarter of the batter and quickly spread it into a thin layer.

4

Cook the galette for about 1 minute, until the edges dry out and the bottom turns lightly golden. Flip it over and cook for another 30 seconds, then flip it back so the browned side faces down.

5

Place a slice of ham in the center of each galette, crack in one egg, sprinkle with a quarter of the grated cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the egg white sets and the cheese melts.

6

Fold the four edges of the galette toward the center, leaving the yolk and filling exposed. Transfer to a plate and serve hot; repeat with the remaining batter and filling.