galettes

plural of galette
as in cakes
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a golden-brown galette of lightly buttered and sautéed potato slices

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Recent Examples of galettes Rotate baking sheets top to bottom and front to back and continue to bake galettes until crust is deeply golden brown, 15–20 minutes. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026 Customers have been devouring the plum galettes, which are flaky fruit pastries. Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 Everything is made fresh daily, from buttery scones and flaky galettes to nostalgic pop tarts and muffins. Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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Noun
  • The employee was outnumbered and unable to stop the group from leaving with the cakes, the store owner said.
    CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • But don’t skip the breakfast sandwiches, constructed on outstandingly thick bread and stuffed with creamy egg salad and crispy shrimp cakes.
    Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Transfer patties to a sheet pan and finish in the oven for about 1 1/2 minutes.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • For a satisfying vegetarian meal, use black beans to make homemade burger patties and top them with your favorite fixings for a dish that's rich in both protein and fiber.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Other treats include apple fritters and doughnut dots.
    Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.
    Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026

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“Galettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galettes. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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