Buck Wheat Cakes

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Delicious buckwheat cakes with a hearty, nutty flavor perfect for breakfast or brunch, appealing to those seeking gluten-free options or a wholesome, rustic dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • buttermilk
  • 1 cake yeast, dissolved
  • pinch of baking soda

Instructions

  1. Make a batter of plain flour, buckwheat flour, and salt with enough buttermilk to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.
  2. Pour the dissolved yeast cake into the batter and mix well.
  3. Let the batter rise overnight in a warm place.
  4. Punch down the risen batter and stir in a pinch of baking soda dissolved in 1/4 cup of water.
  5. Pour the batter onto a hot, greased griddle and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

263 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 3.1g 4% DV
Carbs 52g 19% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9818.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 273.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 7.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 69mg 5% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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