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Despite the name, buckwheat is a grain that is not even in the same family as traditional wheat. Related to the rhubarb plant, buckwheat has been cultivated by mankind for over 8000 years. Buckwheat is in a category of plants known as pseudocereals. Generally, cereal grains are grown on grasses, but the seeds of a buckwheat plant are grown on another kind of plant.
Despite the fact that buckwheat isn’t grown on a grassy plant, its seeds are prepared and used in the same way that other cereal grains are prepared and used. Because buckwheat isn’t even in the same category of plants as wheat, it is gluten-free and is a favorite grain substitute for those who are trying to eliminate and reduce their consumption of gluten-containing products.

Buckwheat Pancakes Recipe
Equipment
- Electric Griddle
- Large skillet
- Medium-Sized Bowl
- Fork
- Small bowl
- Wire whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup Buckwheat Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 pcs Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
Instructions
- Heat a griddle to 375 degrees.
- If you don’t have an electric griddle, lightly grease a large skillet and place it on the stovetop. Heat the skillet on medium heat until a few drops of water dance upon its surface when you drip them on the skillet.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the buckwheat flour, the sugar, the salt, the baking soda, and the baking powder. Stir these with a fork until they are fully mixed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, the eggs, and the buttermilk.
- Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and use your whisk to combine the two mixtures. You don’t have to get rid of all of the lumps. The mixture will be creamy with a few lumps.
- Ladle the batter onto a hot griddle in ¼ cup rounds. Cook them for about 2 minutes, or until they look cooked and lightly browned around the edges.
- Gently ease a spatula underneath the cakes, and using a quick flip of the wrist, flip the pancakes. Cook the other side for another 2 or 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the cakes to a casserole dish with a lid or place them directly on the plates. Repeat with the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan in between batches.
- Serve topped with warm maple syrup or fruit.
Notes
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