Why don’t I make pancakes more often? Every time I make them, I ask myself that question, but for some reason I hardly ever do it. I currently have far too many kinds of flour languishing in my cupboards, so I’m trying to make new things with all of them. Buckwheat pancakes aren’t exactly new because I grew up eating them, but I’m not sure that I’ve ever made them myself.
These are soft and have great buckwheat flavor (which took some getting used to when I was little) that is PERFECT with maple syrup. This recipe makes a lot — about 10 6″ pancakes — but Mike and I had no problem finishing them all after our race this morning. I’m really hoping I can stick to this Sunday morning pancake trend because I forget how much better it makes the whole day!
Recipe
1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
3 tbsp melted butter
Whisk together the flours, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, gently beat the eggs with the buttermilk. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently. Drizzle in the melted butter and stir to combine.
Heat a griddle until a drop of water sizzles immediately on contact. Spray with nonstick spray or brush with a little melted butter. Pour on enough batter to make a 6″ pancake. Cook until the top is covered with bubbles, then flip and cook for another few minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup.
It’s ok, like you I love pancakes but barely ever make them either! Doesn’t it make you feel better that you’re not alone?
this is truly different and awesome, i must try this at home
I need to try this. Actually i need to ask my husband to try this, he’s the one who makes all the pancakes.
I rarely make pancakes and waffles for breakfast because 1) we never wake up at the same time and 2) I cannot scale the recipes down enough for just 2 ppl. These pancakes look great, though!
I’ve never had anything made with buckwheat before…but these pancakes look delish! Is there anything that the flavor compares to?
My mom used to make something like this but with pieces of apple inside…best thing ever.
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I made these for breakfast this morning and they are AMAZING! I love them! I definately love the flavor of buckwheat so these were perfect for me. I topped them with some banana butter [PB & banana blended together] and blueberries. I’ll be keeping this recipe for sure, thanks!