Gluten Free Grain: Buckwheat

Buckwheat, which is not a grain related to the wheat family, was thought to have originated in Central Asia, China and/or Siberia.

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Buckwheat pancakes is an all time favorite way to eat buckwheat!  Following is a Gluten Free Vegan version I found on Food.com:

    Vegan, Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes

1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 cup quinoa flour
1/4 cup cornflour
2 tablespoons tapioca flour (or cornstarch or arrowroot)
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (or flax meal)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup soymilk (or other nondairy milk)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl (flours, flax seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt).
2. Create a well in the center and add the remaining (wet) ingredients. Use a fork to mix well for about a minute. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes and preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. When pan is hot, spray with cooking spray and use an ice cream scooper to pour batter and form pancakes. The pancake will form little air bubbles, but not as much as “normal,” so don’t worry. Cook for 2 1/2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 minutes more.

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/vegan-gluten-free-buckwheat-pancakes-430574#ixzz1rIqnVQK1

Photo and information source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckwheat

http://www.food.com/recipe/vegan-gluten-free-buckwheat-pancakes-430574

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