Buckwheat Galette Recipe from Brittany: A Savoury Pancake Day Treat

Make our special Galette de Sarrasin recipe for a taste of Brittany this Pancake Day! This classic French recipe features a thin, savoury pancake made with buckwheat flour, giving it a rich, nutty flavour while being naturally gluten-free. Perfect for filling with cheese, ham, eggs, mushrooms topped with grated emmental or even smoked salmon, these traditional galettes make a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you enjoy them simply with butter or filled to your liking, they’re a fantastic way to savour Shrove Tuesday the French way!

 Ingredients:

  • 250g Treblec flour (buckwheat)
  • 2tbsp T45 Flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 500ml water

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients in the order above. Gradually add the water while stirring until you get a smooth, fluid batter.
  2. Let the batter rest for 1 hour. If it thickens too much, add a little water to adjust the consistency.
  3. Heat a pan over high heat and lightly grease it with (salted) butter. Pour in a small ladleful of batter, swirling it to spread evenly. Cook until golden, then flip and cook the other side.
  4. Once your buckwheat galettes are ready, fill each one with your choice of ingredients while reheating in the pancake pan, then serve immediately. Enjoy!