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Breton galettes (pancakes)

Breton galettes (pancakes)
Of uniquely Breton origin, this is a buckwheat pancake on which you cook an egg with ham and cheese before folding it over. Easy and quick to make, it's an ideal answer to the question "what are we going to eat this evening?".
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duree20 min. difficultéEasy prix0.80 € pour combien1 galette ingredients7 Ingredients
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Last modified on: February 21th 2011
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Preparation: 20 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Breton galettes (pancakes) : Stage 1
Heat the frying pan on medium heat, put the knob of butter in to melt, then put the galette down over it.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Breton galettes (pancakes) : Stage 2
Break the egg onto it, then with a spatula push the egg yolk to the center...
Stage 3 - ⌛ 4 min.
Breton galettes (pancakes) : Stage 3
... and distribute the egg white over the surface of the galette until it is cooked.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Breton galettes (pancakes) : Stage 4
Scatter the ham in small pieces.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Breton galettes (pancakes) : Stage 5
Add the grated cheese.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Breton galettes (pancakes) : Stage 6
Then fold over a third of the galette.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Breton galettes (pancakes) : Stage 7
And then the last third onto the first. Leave to cook for another minute or two.
Stage 8
Breton galettes (pancakes) : Stage 8
And serve immediately.
Remarks
This is a basic recipe, the fillings can be infinitely varied at will.
Keeping: To eat right now.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe20 RDI=8 %10 RDI=1 %30 RDI=4 %370 RDI=20 %1,550 RDI: 20 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=5 %7 RDI=1 %20 RDI=3 %230 RDI=10 %970 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 galette : 0.80 €

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Egg
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Ham
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  • Yes, it's in my "todo" list.
    Posted by jh march 12th 2011 at 16:31 n° 2
  • Think about including the galette recipe....
    Posted by Anonymous march 11th 2011 at 15:53 n° 1

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