noun
- A flat, round cake or pastry, typically made with butter and sometimes filled with fruit, cheese, or other savory ingredients.
- A type of French pastry made with puff pastry, often folded and baked until golden, sometimes with a filling.
Usage: From French; commonly used in culinary contexts; Can be sweet or savory
Usage: Culinary term; common in French cuisine
Examples
- The bakery sells a delicious apple galette every morning.
- She made a savory galette with cheese and herbs for dinner.
- A galette des rois is a traditional French pastry eaten during Epiphany.
- The chef folded the puff pastry to create a rustic galette.
- We enjoyed a strawberry galette with whipped cream for dessert.
- The galette was baked until its edges were crispy and golden brown.