galette
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• noun
A flat, round, and free-form pastry made of flaky dough folded over a sweet or savory filling, typically baked directly on a baking sheet rather than in a pan.
"She prepared a rustic peach galette for dessert, carefully folding the buttery crust over the fresh fruit."
A savory crêpe made from buckwheat flour, originating from the Brittany region of France, typically filled with ingredients such as cheese, ham, and a cooked egg.
"For lunch, we stopped at a Breton café and enjoyed a traditional galette filled with melted gruyère and ham."
Word Nuance & Usage
Unlike a traditional tart or pie, a galette is free-form and baked without a structured tin or dish, giving it a characteristic rustic appearance.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'galette', which derives from Old French 'galet' (pebble) combined with the diminutive suffix '-ette', referencing its flat, round, stone-like shape.
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