Caffeine Free Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepes
Buckwheat crepes have a deeply nutty, earthy flavor that sets them apart from their pale, all-purpose-flour cousins — and that rustic character makes them feel special whether you're filling them with something sweet or savory. The batter comes together with just a handful of wholesome ingredients: buckwheat flour, eggs, whole milk, water, and a little melted butter, with nothing hidden that could sneak in unwanted stimulants. Despite the fancy French reputation, crepes are genuinely approachable once you get the hang of swirling the pan, and that 30-minute batter rest does most of the heavy lifting for you. The result is a stack of thin, pliable rounds with lacy golden edges and a satisfying chew that holds up beautifully to fillings. Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free, so this recipe sidesteps wheat entirely without relying on any complicated flour blends or additives. Stack them high, fill them with whatever you love, and don't be surprised when they disappear faster than you made them.
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4 servings
For the batter
- 1 cup buckwheat flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For cooking
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for the pan
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the buckwheat flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, add the eggs, and whisk from the center outward until a thick paste forms. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking, then add the water and melted butter, whisking until the batter is smooth and thin — about the consistency of heavy cream with no lumps remaining.
- 2
Cover the bowl and let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This allows the buckwheat flour to fully hydrate and the batter to relax, which produces more pliable crepes.
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