Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Published on February 28, 2021

Updated on March 22, 2021

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What is better than sliced bread? My homemade buckwheat bread that’s ready in just about 1 hour from start to finish!

All jokes aside, making bread is one of my favorite activities. I always find it so rewarding when you take a bite of warm bread straight from the oven. First you dive into the crisp crust, followed by the soft and pillowy interior – it is simply delicious. I especially love making homemade bread because you know exactly what is in it!

This bread recipe is super simple. It’s very similar to an Irish soda bread, which means no yeast needed. Since there is no yeast, there is no proofing needed, and it only requires a maximum of 2 minutes of kneading. The other plus of this buckwheat bread recipe is the nutrient density from whole wheat and buckwheat flour! And in addition to nutrition, these two flours give the buckwheat bread that distinctive nutty, earthy flavor.

Buckwheat bread variations

As you know by now, you can always doctor up my recipes to create something of your own! I love this buckwheat bread as is with my Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, or my Healthy Avocado Toast with Smoked Trout. However, you can also take the liberty to add some of your favorite flavors to this buckwheat bread, be it dried cranberries and walnuts for a sweet flare, or a mix of seeds to add some added fiber and crunch.

That’s not all. If you have any leftovers or cannot finish the loaf before it goes bad, you can also repurpose the buckwheat bread into buckwheat bread pudding! Just cube up the leftover loaf and place the cubes in a pan, and follow your favorite recipe.

Rollin’ in the dough

As previously mentioned, this buckwheat bread is full of nutrients that will make you feel amazing. Health is wealth and when you enjoy this buckwheat bread, you’ll feel like you are rollin’ in the dough!

Difference between whole wheat and buckwheat

Both whole wheat flour and buckwheat flour provide nutrients that benefit our health. Whole wheat flour is high in fiber and is a good source of iron, as well as many of the B vitamins.1,2 Comparatively, buckwheat flour has a little less fiber, but has a considerable amount of protein.3 When consuming this buckwheat bread, you are left with nutrients that help to reduce risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, aid in digestive health, oxygenate the blood, as well as aid in cell health, metabolism, and tissue health!4,5,6,7

Are there any other differences between whole wheat flour and buckwheat flour?

Yes! Whole wheat flour comes from the wheat plant, where the kernel (bran, germ and endosperm) stay intact. Buckwheat flour, on the other hand, is actually not made from wheat, despite its name. Buckwheat is actually a seed, which gives it its gluten free characteristic!8

If you wanted to make this buckwheat bread completely gluten free, you can substitute both the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour for an equal amount of 1:1 gluten free flour.

Let me know what you think of my buckwheat bread on Instagram @ChefAbbieGellman or in the comments below!

Resources

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Shubrook N. The health benefits of buckwheat. BBC Good Food. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-buckwheat#:~:text=100g of buckwheat contains 145,a good low-GI alternative. Accessed February 25, 2021.
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Buckwheat bread

3.89 from 9 votes

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Course: bread, Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Keyword: buckwheat

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings: loaf

Author: Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Ingredients

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup buckwheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon honey
Optional: flakey salt to sprinkle on top

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly flour.
In a bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, pastry flour, buckwheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a second bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and honey.
Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until it comes together. If dough is dry, add a splash of buttermilk. If dough is too wet/sticky, add a little extra all-purpose flour.
Transfer to a flour-dusted surface and knead for 1 to 2 minutes.
Shape into a 7-inch round and place on the baking sheet. Make an “X” on top of the loaf about one-inch deep. Optional: sprinkle top with flakey sea salt.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until brown. Bread should sound hollow when you tap on it.
Allow to cool before eating