The term ‘galette’ has become popular in American desserts. Fruit tarts baked without a tin, folding the crust from the bottom over the filling to create a flat and rustic pie. But go to France and you'll discover the word all over different menus, referring to everything from cakes to pies, crepes to cookies. Different regions around the country use the word differently, and for this class we'll be travelling to the north-west of France, to Brittany, where a galette means a flat, buckwheat crepe filled with something savory and comforting. The Galette Bretonnes is popular fare all over France, and there are restaurants dedicated to serving only this unsophisticated dish for lunch and dinner.
In this class you'll learn how to make this quick and easy meal, along with several fillings, from the classic ham and egg, to the Galette à la Florentine. And we shall not neglect the Galette's smaller, sweeter, and more popular cousin, the ubiquitous crepe. Along with crepes for dessert we'll learn to make our own Nutella, classic fruit filling and crepes suzette.
If you love making French food but only have time in your busy day for a quick lunch (plus dessert!) this class is for you! Together, the galette and crepe make a complete, and delicious, meal.
This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu. Please arrive 5-minutes early for a prompt start. Thank you!
This class is generously sponsored by City Market:
Jacob Speer started his culinary education in Paris. During the course of his career he worked as both baker and cook, learning both sides of the kitchen trade. After more than a decade in restaurants in Europe and the US, Jacob decided to move on from professional cooking and settle down in beautiful Vermont. His passion for cuisine still continues, and he enjoys entertaining friends and family with interesting dishes, both ancient and modern, and trying new recipes and restaurants.
Jacob Speer
