Buckwheat Pancakes

Buckwheat Pancakes
Prep 5 min Cook 15 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg (Sub for flax egg or Bob's Red Mill egg replacer)
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk (or dairy-free buttermilk)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (Swap for 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

  1. 1

    Whisk together buckwheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Whisk the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

  5. 5

    Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Serve warm with maple syrup, butter, fruits, or yogurt.