3-Ingredient Buckwheat Galettes

If want to try a typical French recipe from Brittany that is not only delicious, super easy to make and out-of-the-ordinary, you need to make these authentic buckwheat galettes. Also known as galettes bretonnes or buckwheat crepes, these galettes are made with 3 ingredients only: buckwheat flour, sparkling water and sea salt. As a result, the crepe batter is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Traditionally, they are filled with ham, cheese and an egg. However, this vegan version won't disappoint! Our favorite savory crepe fillings are mushrooms, caramelized onions and parsley.

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• Why you'll love this recipe
• The 3 ingredients you'll need
• Elo's tips to never fail your galettes
• How to make buckwheat galettes (+ pictures)
• Savory crepe fillings you should try
• Frequently asked questions
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• The recipe
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Why you'll love this recipe

• Buckwheat galettes make an easy vegan dinner. These galettes come together in no time if you prepare the buckwheat crepe batter ahead of time. All that is left to do is prepare the toppings and cook the galettes. We have no doubt that you can whip these up, even as a beginner cook.
• These savory crepes are high in protein, with about 8g of protein per crepe.
• The toppings are very versatile. We like to top them with some sauteed vegeteables. Feel free to get creative with herbs and spices!
• Traditional French galettes are naturally gluten-free. Buckwheat is a pseudo-grain that is free from gluten and suitable people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
• Less is more! Some buckwheat galette recipes call for an egg or cream, but it is definitely not necessary. Eggs actually make the galettes too fluffy (more crepe-like) and less crispy.

The 3 ingredients you'll need

Buckwheat flour is the base of this recipe. It is dark-colored, strong in flavor and makes extremely crispy crepes. Do not replace it with another type of flour as it won't give the expected results. Buckwheat flour is

Sparkling water adds air into the batter and makes the crepe extra thin. You will need about a cup and a half of water (350 ml water). You want a really runny batter that spreads easily in the pan. If the batter is a little too runny, feel free to thicken it with a tablespoon of buckwheat flour at a time.

Sea salt is an absolutely necessary ingredient in savory crepes as it will enhance the flavor of the buckwheat and toppings.

Vegan butter is required for cooking. We like the flavor it provides and the patterns it creates. However, you can use any type of cooking oil you like.

Elo's tips to never fail your galettes

Follow these tips to make the most beautiful, soft and crispy French buckwheat galettes:

1. Let the dough rest at least 30 minutes: this allows the batter to thicken and make soft and crispy galettes.
2. Use a crepe pan: crepes pan will guarantee the crepes don't stick to the base of the pan and have that beautiful pattern.
3. Wait until the pan is hot: you can check if your pan is hot enough by pouring a teaspoon of crepe batter in the pan. It should sizzle and set very quickly. If it doesn't wait another minute before pouring in the first ladle of crepe batter.
4. Don't worry if you fail the first crepe: the first crepe is usually a fail, don't worry about it. Use this first try to test the consistency of your batter. If your batter is too thick and doesn't spread evenly, thin it out with a little water.
5. To save some time during the week, prepare your buckwheat crepes and toppings in advance. Store everything in the fridge and reheat it before serving.

How to make buckwheat galettes (+ pictures)

Prepare the gluten-free galette batter and let it rest. In a mixing bowl, combine the buckwheat flour with sea salt and sparkling water. Whisk until it's lump-free. Then, place it in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.

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Cook the buckwheat crepes in a heated and greased pan. You can use a crepe pan or a heavy-bottomed skillet. Choose the largest one you have to have enough room to add toppings.

Once the pan is hot, pour a ladle (about 1 cup) of batter into the center of the pan. Swiftly rotate the pan in a circular motion to spread out the batter into a thin crepe. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes until the center has set.

To flip the buckwheat galettes, we recommend using a thin, flexible spatula. Once the center of the crepe looks cooked and the edges of the galette start to lift, run the spatula along the edges. Then, slowly slide the spatula under the crepe, flip it and let it cook for another minute.

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Finally, add the toppings while the buckwheat galette is still in the pan. Don't forget to season it with salt and pepper.

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Fold and serve. Once you added the toppings onto the galette, fold the edges of the galette to form a square. Serve with some fresh parsley and a slice of vegan butter, if desired.

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Savory crepe fillings you should try

• Mushrooms and caramelized onions: delicious during fall. The caramelized onions will bring your buckwheat galette to the next level.
• Pesto and roasted bell peppers: during summer, topping the galettes with a nice basil garlic pesto and some roasted bell peppers is incredible.
• Vegan cream cheese: to keep it simple, spread some vegan cream cheese onto the galette and top it with fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, dill, sage), salt and pepper.

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