Buckwheat Galette with Ham and Egg
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Gluten-free French

Buckwheat Galette with Ham and Egg

A classic Breton-style buckwheat galette with crisp, lacy edges, melted cheese, savory ham, and a softly set fried egg. It is a satisfying main dish with a nutty batter and contrasting textures.

40 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Whisk the buckwheat flour, cold water, one egg, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Cover and rest for 10 minutes so the flour hydrates and the batter becomes pourable.
2
Heat a 24 cm nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush it with a little butter, then pour in about one-quarter of the batter and immediately tilt the pan to form a thin, even round.
3
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the surface looks dry, the underside is browned, and the edges are crisp. Flip briefly, cook for 30 seconds, then return the galette to the first side.
4
Place one-quarter of the ham and Gruyère in the center, leaving a 4 cm border. Fold four sides inward to make a square, leaving the center open, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese begins to melt. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter, ham, and cheese.
Buckwheat galette folded around ham and melting Gruyère cheese AI-generated image
5
Melt the remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat. Fry the four remaining eggs one at a time or in batches until the whites are fully set and the yolks remain softly runny, about 3 minutes; season with black pepper.
6
Top each warm galette with a fried egg and serve immediately, while the edges are crisp and the cheese is molten.
Finished buckwheat galette topped with ham, melted cheese, and fried egg AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Buckwheat provides a fragrant, earthy base that stands up to salty ham and nutty cheese, while the egg yolk creates a rich sauce for the crisp-edged galette.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooked galettes in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Separate them with parchment if stacking.

How to reheat it

Reheat each galette in a lightly buttered skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, covered, until hot and the cheese is melted. Cook fresh eggs separately if possible.

Nutrition / serving

488kcal
31.02 gprotein
30.18 gcarbs
28.24 gfat
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Published 15 Aug 2026 · updated 15 Aug 2026

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