The Recipe · No.1195 · Galette de Sarrasin
Galette de Sarrasin, and where to source it
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
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
MakesMakes 8 galettes
CuisineFrench
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
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
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
- Whisk buckwheat flour, salt, water, and one egg into a smooth batter. Rest overnight.10 min
- Heat a wide griddle, butter it, and pour a thin ladle, swirling to a large round.3 min
- Crack an egg in the center, scatter ham and Gruyere around it.2 min
- Fold the four sides inward to a square, leaving the yolk exposed and soft.2 min
- Slide 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.
Community Notes
Cooked it? Changed something that worked? Leave a note for the next person — first-name basis, no account.
Some ingredient and tool links are affiliate links — if you buy through one, 5best2buy may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never costs the maker anything, and it never decides who we recommend. The list is the list.
© 2026 5best2buy · Worth The Hunt · Recipe No.1195