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Perfect Buckwheat Crepes (Easy & Authentic French Galettes!)

A beautiful plate of a homemade, elegant, and savory Buckwheat Crepe, being served with a simple green salad at a brunch party.

A classic recipe for savory French Buckwheat Crepes (Galettes de Sarrasin). The simple batter is made in a blender with a mix of buckwheat and all-purpose flours, milk, and eggs, and is rested for at least an hour to develop its flavor and texture. The thin crepes are cooked in a hot, buttered skillet until golden. The article suggests serving these versatile crepes with a variety of optional savory fillings, providing recipes for sweet onions, sautéed spinach, creamy mushrooms, and citrus shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the skillet
  • 2/3 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt 5 tablespoons of butter.
  2. In a blender, combine the melted butter, both flours, the milk, eggs, and salt. Process until the batter is smooth. Let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Stir in the chopped parsley, if desired, just before cooking.
  4. Heat the same 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles. Lightly butter the skillet.
  5. Pour a scant 1/3 cup of batter into the pan and quickly swirl to coat the bottom.
  6. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the crepe is set and the edges are browned. Carefully flip the crepe and cook for about 30 more seconds.
  7. Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, buttering the skillet as needed and stacking the finished crepes.
  8. Serve warm with your choice of assorted savory fillings.

Notes

  • This recipe provides a base for savory crepes and includes four different optional filling recipes: Sweet Onion, Sautéed Spinach, Creamy Mushroom, and Citrus Shrimp.
  • Letting the batter rest for at least an hour is a crucial step that allows the flour to fully hydrate, resulting in a more tender crepe.
  • A nonstick skillet is highly recommended for cooking the crepes to prevent them from sticking.
  • The finished crepes can be stacked and kept warm in a low oven before serving.
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