French-style galettes with chard and gruyere recipe

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   Make the batter first.

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   Put the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

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   Add the egg.

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   Add the milk a little at a time and whisk into a smooth batter.

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   Leave to rest for at least an hour.

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   While the batter is resting, bring a large pan of water to the boil.

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   Add the chard leaves and boil for 2 mins.

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   Drain and plunge into cold water to refresh, then drain again.

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   When cool enough to handle, squeeze out any excess liquid with your hands, then roughly chop the leaves.

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    Stir the melted butter into the batter.

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    Lightly oil a heavy frying pan and heat to a medium to high heat.

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    Put a good tbsp batter into the pan, rolling it around to cover the surface.

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    Cook until golden (approx 1 min or so) then carefully turn over.

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    Crack an egg into the centre.

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    Sprinkle 100g chard and 30g cheese over the whole galette.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    When the underside is golden, use a spatula to lift then your fingertips to pinch four corners inwards to make a square.

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    Serve straight away.

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    Repeat with the rest of the batter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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