Savory Buckwheat Crêpes (Galettes)
Traditional dish · Breton (French)
Traditional savory crêpes from Brittany, France, made with buckwheat flour. These hearty galettes are typically filled with cheese, ham, and eggs, and are a popular lunch or light dinner option.
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Ingredients
- Buckwheat flour1 cup
- All-purpose flour1/2 cup
- Milk1 1/2 cups
- Eggs2 large
- Butter, melted2 tablespoons
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Water1/2 cup
- Ham slices4 slices
- Gruyère cheese, grated1 cup
- Eggs for filling4
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the milk, water, and melted butter.
- 3
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) at room temperature.
- 4
Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet or galette pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the hot skillet and swirl to create a thin, rustic circle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are set and slightly crisp.
- 6
Place a slice of ham in the center of the galette, then sprinkle with grated cheese. Crack an egg into the center.
- 7
Fold the edges of the galette up around the filling, creating a square shape, leaving the egg yolk exposed. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the egg is set and the cheese is melted.
- 8
Slide the galette onto a plate and serve immediately.
