Homemade Buckwheat Pancakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
02 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 3 tablespoons sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon baking soda

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 egg (optional)
07 - Up to 2 cups buttermilk
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - Vegetable oil for cooking

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat a well-seasoned griddle or skillet over medium heat.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
03 - Beat egg with half the buttermilk, then stir in melted butter. Add to dry ingredients and gradually add remaining buttermilk until batter is thick but pourable.
04 - Lightly coat cooking surface with oil using a paper towel to spread evenly.
05 - Ladle 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on surface (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook 1-2 minutes more.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made 100% gluten-free using all buckwheat flour
02 - Buttermilk can be substituted with vinegar and milk mixture
03 - Egg is optional but provides more structure