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Breton Crêpes (Breton Galettes)

Buckwheat crêpes eaten as dishes, traditionally garnished with ham, eggs and cheese (galette complète). ~15/20 galettes.

Served with simple green salad.

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Ingredients for 2

  • 250 g whole wheat flour
  • ½ egg
  • 35 cl water
  • ½ pinch salt
  • Salted butter, for garnishing

Side: Simple green salad

  • 3 oz spring mix
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, egg and water. (In this order to avoid dry flour)

  2. Let it rest one hour at room temperature.

  3. Cook the galette on a crepe-maker or a big flat pan.

  4. Make the salad: slice the cucumber and toss it with the spring mix, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

  5. When garnishing, heat the galette again with a bit of salted butter.