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galettes

/ɡəˈlɛts/

NOUN

1. Flat, round French cakes

Flat, round cakes or pastries originating in France, which may be sweet or savory and are often prepared with a simple, rustic crust.

1.1. Cakes and pastries

Referring to flat, round cakes or pastries, particularly French preparations made with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients.

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  • At the bakery, customers eagerly choose from a selection of sweet and savory galettes.
  • The chef prepared a medley of delicious galettes for the brunch menu.
  • In the quaint café, friends shared stories over warm cups of coffee and freshly baked galettes.
  • The holiday feast featured a tempting assortment of festive galettes.
  • As a culinary enthusiast, she experimented with unique flavors to create innovative galettes.

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2. Breton buckwheat crêpes or pancakes

Traditional Breton pancakes made with buckwheat flour, often served with savory fillings and originating in Upper Brittany, France.

2.1. Buckwheat pancakes

Referring to traditional savory Breton pancakes made from buckwheat flour and commonly filled with ingredients such as cheese, eggs, ham, or vegetables.

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  • The restaurant serves traditional Breton galettes filled with cheese and vegetables.
  • They enjoyed freshly prepared buckwheat galettes during their visit to Brittany.

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