Buckwheat Pancakes

They have the earthy flavor but are also light and fluffy like your favorite hotcakes.

Buckwheat Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Fried Egg
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Our buckwheat pancakes are light and fluffy like the best hotcakes but they also have the earthy buckwheat taste that fans love. Combining buckwheat flour and all-purpose flour keeps them from being dense and heavy, as all buckwheat flour pancakes can be. Buttermilk adds to their taste and delicate texture, its tang complements the buckwheat. The recipe is as easy to make as basic pancakes, but don’t skip the 15 minutes the batter needs to sit before you cook them—it makes a big difference and ensures your pancakes are tender. Serve them with sausage patties and fried eggs for a hearty, crowd-pleasing breakfast. Or go lighter and top with yogurt and fresh fruit. Either way, don't skimp on the maple syrup!

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup buckwheat flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for serving

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • Safflower oil, for griddling

  • Pure maple syrup, for serving

Directions

  1. Combine dry ingredients:

    In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add wet ingredients and mix:

    Make a well in center; add eggs, butter, buttermilk, and vanilla. Whisk until just combined but still lumpy (do not overmix). Let stand 15 minutes.

  3. Preheat and oil skillet or griddle:

    Preheat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet or griddle over medium. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil; wipe with a paper towel to leave a thin film.

  4. Cook pancakes:

    Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet, leaving 1 inch between each. Cook until bubbly on top and golden on bottom, and beginning to lift from skillet along bottom edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook on other side until golden on bottom, puffed, and just cooked through, about 1 minute more.

  5. Keep warm while cooking remaining pancakes:

    Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack; keep warm in oven on low heat until ready to serve. Serve with butter and syrup.

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Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, January/February 2018

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