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Savory Galette Complète (Buckwheat Crêpes)
French cuisineBreton cuisine
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Be the first to like this recipeSavory Galette Complète (Buckwheat Crêpes)
Prep: 15 min • Cook: 25 min. Hearty buckwheat crêpes, a specialty from Brittany, traditionally filled with ham, a fried egg, and Gruyère cheese. A satisfying and authentic French savory meal, perfect for a rustic lunch or dinner.
- Preparation time
- 15 min
- Cooking time
- 25 min
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Course
- Main
- Complexity
- Easy
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Ingredients
Crêpes (Galette) Batter
- 4oz buckwheat flour
- 1 pc egg
- 10 1/7 fl oz milk(whole milk recommended)
- 3 3/8 fl oz water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter(melted, plus extra for cooking)
Fillings (per galette)
- 1 pc ham(slice, thinly sliced)
- 1oz gruyère cheese(grated)
- 1 pc egg(for frying)
Instructions
Make the Buckwheat Crêpes (Galettes)
- In a large bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the milk, water, and melted butter to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth batter forms. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
- Heat a non-stick crêpe pan or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, tilting and rotating the pan to spread the batter thinly and evenly over the entire surface. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges curl slightly and the surface looks set.
- Flip the galette and cook for another minute. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, stacking the cooked galettes.
Assemble and Cook the Galette Complète
- Return one cooked galette to the lightly buttered pan over medium-low heat.
- Place a slice of ham in the center of the galette, then sprinkle with grated Gruyère cheese.
- Carefully crack an egg into the center, on top of the ham and cheese.
- Cook until the egg whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your preference, and the cheese is melted (usually 3-5 minutes). You can cover the pan to help steam the egg if desired.
- Fold the edges of the galette inwards to form a square, leaving the egg yolk exposed in the center.
- Carefully slide the finished galette onto a plate. Repeat with remaining galettes and fillings.
Nutrition
- Servings
- 4
- Serving size (imperial)
- 8.8 oz
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g | Total (4 servings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450.5 kcal | 180.2 kcal | 1,802 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g | 8.8 g | 88 g |
| Fat | 25.5 g | 10.2 g | 102 g |
| Carbs | 32 g | 12.8 g | 128 g |
Tips
- Resting the batter is crucial for tender galettes; it allows the flour to fully hydrate.
- Use medium-low heat for the fillings to ensure the cheese melts and egg cooks without burning the ga
- Serve hot immediately after cooking for the best taste and texture.
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