Small Breton galettes

Small Breton galettes is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 100 calories per serving. Recipe by Il était une fois la pâtisserie on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 30 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 1 hr 57 min

Cost: $3.90 total, $0.98 per serving

Ingredients

  • 120 g Semi-salted butter (Very soft, at room temperature)
  • 80 g Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 g Fleur de sel (A pinch, for crunch)
  • 1 Egg yolk (For the dough)
  • 200 g T55 flour (Sift if possible)
  • 1 Additional egg yolk (To brush the galettes before baking)

Instructions

  1. Mix butter and sugar

    In the bowl, mix the very soft semi-salted butter with the sugar until the mixture lightens and becomes creamy.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Add fleur de sel and egg yolk

    Stir in a pinch of fleur de sel then the egg yolk. Mix until fully incorporated.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Incorporate the flour

    Add the sifted T55 flour gradually, mixing until a soft and homogeneous dough forms.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Form the ball and refrigerate

    Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film and place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour to rest.

    Time: PT1H

  5. Roll out the dough

    On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough to about 3 mm thickness with a rolling pin.

    Time: PT10M

  6. Cut out the galettes

    Use the galette cutter to cut round shapes. Gather the scraps, re‑roll and cut again.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Arrange on the tray

    Place the cut galettes on the perforated tray, spacing them slightly.

    Time: PT2M

  8. Brush and mark

    Brush each galette with the additional egg yolk using a brush, then make light cross‑shaped incisions with a fork.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Baking

    Place the tray in the preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 180°C

  10. Cool

    Remove the galettes from the oven, let them cool on a rack before serving or storing.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
100
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
0.5 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy products, Contains egg, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: Milk, Egg, Gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Small Breton galettes

Recipe by Il était une fois la pâtisserie

Small Breton galettes, light and crispy, perfect for a snack or to take to school. This simple recipe requires only a few ingredients and no leavening.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
1h 40m
Prep
12m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
2h 5m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.90
Total cost
$0.98
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Mix the butter and sugar until the mixture lightens.
  • Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour so it is workable.
  • Roll the dough to 3 mm thickness to achieve a crispy texture.
  • Brush with egg yolk and score the characteristic marks before baking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with care; use kitchen gloves.
  • Raw egg yolk may contain bacteria; wash hands after handling.

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