I've had a busy morning! First, I deep-cleaned my bedroom. Then I hoovered (that's Brit-speak for "vacuumed") the entrance hall. And finally, because I craved something delicious and exotic to eat, I made a batch of Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancakes.
Buckwheat flour, if you've not yet made its acquaintance, is a super-food. It's rich in protein, fiber, and B vitamins. It's gluten-free, too. The nutty-flavored flour is simply the ground up seeds of the buckwheat plant, which goes by the unfortunate botanical name Fagopyrum esculentum. Use the flour for pancakes, and you won't be sorry.
Well, you might be sorry if you eat every last pancake all by your lonesome.
(((Oopsies.)))
Here's my step-by-step recipe for Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancakes, along with some utterly pertinent commentary:
Using the Valentine's Day gift you received from your wacky but wonderful mother, tip 1 cup of buckwheat flour into a medium-size mixing bowl.
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar...
1 teaspoon each of baking powder and baking soda...
And a wee bit of salt.
Whisk these dry ingredients together.
Are you paying attention? I certainly hope so. There's no room for levity here.
Ah, levity. In the early 1970s, my mother placed a bumper-sticker on her car. Shall I tell you what it said?
I brake for Jayne Mansfield's head.
After you've googled Jayne Mansfield, pour 1 1/4 cups of well-shaken buttermilk into a separate bowl.
Add 1 large egg...
And 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
Then go to town with your wire whisk.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry...
And whisk or stir only until combined. Since the buttermilk is acidic, and the baking soda is pure alkaline, the mixture will bubble rather furiously. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Ladle, by the 1/4 cupful, the batter onto a greased and preheated griddle, frying pan, or electric skillet. If you are using an electric skillet -- I have this one -- set the temperature to 325°F.
When the edges of the pancakes look dry, flip them over, and brown the other side.
Now put these beauties on a plate...
Add a pat of butter...
And a ridiculous amount of wild blueberry preserves.
You can add some of this stuff, too, providing you've already cleaned your bedroom and vacuumed your entrance hall.
Oh, baby.
Think you'll give these BBPs a try? You can let me know by posting a comment. As always, your words are the sunshine of my day.
Here's the printable recipe:
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More good eats:
Fabulous Almond Butter Cookies (GF)
Thyme and Wine Beef Stew
Linguine with Butternut Squash and Herbs
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