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Galette de Sarrasin, and where to source it
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Galette de Sarrasin
French
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Rest the buckwheat batter overnight so the flour hydrates, which is what lets the galette turn lacy and crisp instead of rubbery.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Makes Makes 8 galettes
Cuisine French
Cost $$
Contains dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for
8
galettes
reset
Buckwheat flour
2 cups
2 cups
Local / market
Water
2 1/2 cups
2 1/2 cups
Local / market
Cooked ham
8 slices
8 slices
Local / market
Salted butter
2 tbsp
2 tbsp
The Rundown
Greedometer
●●● ●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
Effort Some doing
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
Whisk buckwheat flour, salt, water, and one egg into a smooth batter. Rest overnight. 10 minHeat a wide griddle, butter it, and pour a thin ladle, swirling to a large round. 3 minCrack an egg in the center, scatter ham and Gruyere around it. 2 minFold the four sides inward to a square, leaving the yolk exposed and soft. 2 minSlide onto a plate and serve hot. 1 min
Straight Answers
Can you make Galette de Sarrasin in an air fryer? — Not really Not really — loose batter spreads and needs a flat, hot surface. Keep this one on the stovetop or griddle.
Can you freeze Galette de Sarrasin? — Yes Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.
Can you make Galette de Sarrasin ahead of time? — Yes Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.
Is Galette de Sarrasin gluten-free? — Not as written Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
Is Galette de Sarrasin vegan? — No No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.
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