Rice Free Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepes

Total time1 hr

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

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Buckwheat has a rich, earthy depth that makes these thin, lacy crepes taste far more interesting than anything made with plain white flour. The batter comes together with just a handful of pantry staples — buckwheat flour, eggs, whole milk, and a little melted butter — and a 30-minute rest is all it takes to get that perfectly pliable, silky texture. Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat at all, so this recipe is naturally gluten-free and completely rice-free without any swaps or substitutions required. The technique is straightforward: swirl the batter in a hot pan, wait for the edges to lift, flip once, and you're done. Stack them as you go — they genuinely won't stick — and serve them warm or at room temperature with whatever filling you're craving, sweet or savory. These are the kind of crepes that feel impressive enough for a weekend brunch but are honestly simple enough to pull off on a Tuesday morning.

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Ingredients

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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