This Fluffy Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancake Recipe Will Be a Breakfast Favorite (2024)

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Buttermilk adds a tang to brighten earthy buckwheat flour for a pancake recipe that's a keeper.

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Elise Bauer

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Elise Bauer

Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.

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Updated October 31, 2023

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There's something about buckwheat pancakes that hearkens to an earlier time—pioneer days, log cabins, pot belly stoves, and all that. Perhaps it's because buckwheat used to be a lot more popular a hundred years ago.

In spite of the name, there is no "wheat" in buckwheat. It's not even a grain or grass. Yet in many ways it behaves like wheat, and its flour produces wonderfully, unexpectedly, fluffy pancakes, with a rich, warm, earthy taste.

A Pancake Recipe You Can Make Gluten-Free

We experimented quite a bit with this recipe, including an egg, excluding an egg, all buckwheat flour (naturally gluten-free), or half buckwheat, half all-purpose flour, and you know what? It's all good.

My favorite combination includes an egg and uses half white flour and half buckwheat flour. But the combos without the egg or with all buckwheat flour were also fluffy, flavorful, and eat-way-too-many-able.

Buckwheat has zero gluten in it, so if you are at all gluten-sensitive, you shouldn't have a problem with buckwheat (just use all buckwheat flour instead of the mix in the following recipe). Griddle's on!

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Make Ahead Tips

Save yourself some prep time by mixing up the pancake batter the night before, then cover and refrigerate until you're ready for breakfast. Let the batter sit on the counter while your skillet or griddle preheats, then proceed with the recipe.

Buckwheat pancakes are also good leftover. Store any extras in an airtight container or tightly wrapped for a lightning fast breakfast the next day.

How To Reheat Pancakes

Pancakes reheat really well. Although reheating pancakes in the microwave works, doing it in the toaster or in the oven results in better texture and quality. We've created a helpful guide to reheating just one pancake or a whole pile of them.

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Buckwheat Pancakes

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Servings4 servings

Yield12to 14 pancakes

You can use all buckwheat flour for a 100% gluten-free buckwheat pancake if you wish. Or you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.

The egg is optional, we've made the pancakes both ways, with egg and without. With egg results in just a little more structure to the pancake.

Don't have buttermilk?You can substitute using 2 tablespoons of white vinegar stirred intoenough regular milk to make 2 cups. (After you stir in the vinegar, let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.) Or you can mix together 1 1/2 cups of plain yogurt and 1/2 cup of milk.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (100g) buckwheat flour

  • 3/4 cup (100g) all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 egg, optional

  • Up to 2 cups (475 ml) buttermilk

  • 3 tablespoons (14g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

  • Vegetable oil for coating the pan

Method

  1. Preheat the skillet:

    Heat a well-seasoned griddle, cast iron skillet, or stick-free pan on medium heat. The pan or griddle should be ready for the batter as soon as it is mixed.

  2. Make the pancake batter:

    Whisk together the dry ingredients—the flours, sugar, salt, baking soda—in a large bowl.

    Beat the egg with a fork and stir it into half of the buttermilk. Add the melted butter and stir. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, then slowly add more buttermilk as needed to get a thick but pourable consistency for your batter (you may not need all of the buttermilk, depending on what type of buttermilk you are using and the brand of flour).

    Stir only until everything is combined. Do not over-mix! A few lumps are fine.

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  3. Ladle the batter onto the hot pan:

    Put a small amount (1/2 teaspoon) of vegetable oil on the pan or griddle and spread it around with a paper towel to coat.

    Ladle the batter onto the hot surface to the desired size, about 4 to 5 inches wide. (A 1/4 cup measure will ladle about a 4-inch pancake.) Reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the pancake to cook for 2 to 3 minutes on this first side.

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  4. Flip the pancakes:

    Watch for bubbles on the surface of the pancake. When air bubbles start to rise to the surface at the center of the pancake, flip the pancake. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until nicely browned.

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  5. Keep the finished pancakes warm:

    Keep your pancakes warm on a rack in the oven set on "warm," or stack them on a plate and cover with a towel as you make more. Spread more oil on the pan as needed between batches of pancakes.

    Serve with butter and maple syrup.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
385Calories
15g Fat
52g Carbs
11g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories385
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g20%
Saturated Fat 7g34%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 835mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 52g19%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 1mg6%
Calcium 166mg13%
Iron 2mg14%
Potassium 377mg8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

This Fluffy Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancake Recipe Will Be a Breakfast Favorite (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between buckwheat pancakes and regular pancakes? ›

Appearance and taste are the two main differences between buckwheat pancakes and regular pancakes. Because buckwheat has a gray hue, the pancakes are darker in color, and also have a nuttier taste. But they still cook up light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious, just like regular pancakes.

What are pancakes made from buckwheat called? ›

Types of buckwheat pancake associated with specific regions include: Blini, Eastern Europe, with a buckwheat variety particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine (hrechanyky or гречаники), and Lithuania (grikių blynai) Crêpe bretonne, a savory pancake known as bleud ed-du from Lower Brittany in France.

Why are buckwheat pancakes good for you? ›

Buckwheat is nutritious, offering a good source of minerals like manganese, copper, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. Food52 says that buckwheat flour offers more protein, dietary fiber and B vitamins than an equal weight of whole wheat flour or oat flour.

Can diabetics eat buckwheat pancakes? ›

Buckwheat keeps your heart healthy and high in fibre and diabetic friendly.

Are buckwheat pancakes kidney friendly? ›

Buckwheat is not only high in fibre, magnesium, and iron, but, crucially for kidney health, it's low in phosphorus.

Why are my buckwheat pancakes yellow? ›

firstly, the lighter variety of flour (one with lesser hull) used in the buckwheat pancakes recipe can contribute to lighter coloured pancakes. secondly, the presence of egg in the batter plays a significant role in giving buckwheat flour pancakes their yellow hue.

Why do my buckwheat pancakes stick to the pan? ›

Heat a frying pan and add a little oil. If you aren't using a non-stick pan, don't go to the next step until the oil starts to shimmer otherwise the pancakes will stick.

How do buckwheat pancakes taste? ›

These easy buckwheat pancakes have a light and fluffy texture and earthy, nutty flavor. They're a delicious breakfast...that's totally gluten-free! We're heading into a long weekend—let's make buckwheat pancakes! These beauties are light and fluffy, and the buckwheat flour gives them a wonderful nutty flavor.

What flour is best to mix with buckwheat flour? ›

I highly recommend our blend of buckwheat flour and all-purpose flour (or GF all-purpose flour). The blend will make fluffier, more tender pancakes.

Is it okay to eat buckwheat every day? ›

Studies indicate that people who regularly eat buckwheat products have lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood glucose levels. By helping to manage these risk factors, a diet rich in buckwheat helps to reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease.

Is buckwheat an anti inflammatory? ›

Anti-inflammatory

Buckwheat contains phytochemicals, rutin and quercetin, which have antioxidant effects and reduce inflammation. These chemicals protect your cells against free radicals and prevent inflammation that can contribute to chronic diseases like cancer.

Is buckwheat healthier than oatmeal? ›

Buckwheat is rich in various antioxidant plant compounds, which are responsible for many of its health benefits. In fact, it provides more antioxidants than many other cereal grains, such as barley, oats, wheat, and rye (21, 22 , 23 ).

Who should not eat buckwheat? ›

Unless someone is allergic to buckwheat, people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity can eat buckwheat produced in a facility free of gluten safely. Allergies to latex or other foods, including rice: Some people who are allergic to rice might also become allergic to buckwheat.

Does buckwheat spike blood sugar? ›

This means it has a moderate effect on blood sugar levels and may even lower blood sugar levels. Studies suggest this effect may be thanks to soluble carbohydrate in buckwheat that makes cells more responsive to the hormone insulin and may delay the digestion of sugar.

Is buckwheat good or bad carbs? ›

As a whole grain, buckwheat is a source of complex carbohydrate. This form of carbohydrate can help people manage their blood glucose levels. The body takes longer to break down complex carbohydrates than simple carbohydrates. This slows down digestion and helps keep blood sugar levels stable for longer.

What are the healthiest pancakes to eat? ›

Top 20 healthy pancake recipes
  • Banana oat pancakes.
  • Buckwheat crêpe madames.
  • Easy pancakes.
  • Spinach & tuna pancakes.
  • Coconut & banana pancakes.
  • Keto pancakes.
  • Easy protein pancakes.
  • Spinach crespolini.

Is buckwheat better than regular flour? ›

Is buckwheat healthier than regular flour? Buckwheat flour is gluten-free and packed with fiber, protein and other minerals. Not only can buckwheat add an earthy flavor infusion and darker hue to your recipes, but it can be a healthier alternative to regular flour or wheat flour.

Are buckwheat cakes good for you? ›

Buckwheat is a healthful and diverse food product. A range of foods, from cereal to pancakes, contain buckwheat. Buckwheat has an excellent nutritional profile, with a high protein content. It may have benefits for heart health and digestion.

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