Best one-ingredient buckwheat bread recipe

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This wholesome and satisfying buckwheat bread has one ingredient only – buckwheat. It is super easy to make and the only thing required is planning ahead of time.

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Buckwheat bread recipe

When I first tried thishomemade bread recipe I wasn’t sure it was going to work. After all, it has one ingredient only – buckwheat. Even after I put it in the oven and was watching it bake, I still had my doubts and thought I just wasted half a kilo of buckwheat… BUT… once I tried it… it was clear, this recipe is a keeper!

Why should you try thisbuckwheat bread recipe?

Gluten-free. This bread is 100% gluten-free and is a great gluten-free option for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Homemade.Good qualitygluten-free breadis still not always widely available and to have thiseasy bread recipeon hand is very handy. What is even better, you are in total control of what goes into your bread.

Allergy-friendly. This bread is not only gluten-free, it is also yeast, dairy, and egg-free. A great option for people with multiple food allergies or sensitivities.

Delicious. And yes, it is simply delicious. The buckwheat has a unique, nutty flavor which adds depth to this bread.

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What does this bread taste like?

If you like buckwheat, as much as I do, you will find thishomemade buckwheat breaddelicious! This dense bread has a subtle buckwheat taste, is soft and airy inside, and crispy and crunchy outside. It is slightly sweet, filling, and very satisfying. I guess this bread tastes very authentic in the way our ancestors would make and eat it.

Is this bread gluten-free?

Yes, yes, and yes! Despite its name, buck-WHEAT is not a grain and is absolutely gluten-free. Thishomemade breadwill make agreat additionto your gluten-free diet.

Is it easy to make?

Thiswholesome recipeis so simple a child could do it, but you will need to plan ahead. The buckwheat groats need to be soaked overnight and then the dough needs to be fermented for 24 hours.

It will take some time, nearly 48 hours, from start to finish. But there is no actual mixing or kneading involved. All you will need is afood processor(something like this one) or ahigh-speed blenderto blend the soaked buckwheat with some water.

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Ingredients for one-ingredient buckwheat bread.

There is only one ingredient in this recipe and this is buckwheat 😉

On a more serious note though, this recipe works with roasted and unroasted buckwheat, however, I had better results with unroasted, green buckwheat.

How to make one-ingredient buckwheat bread

Making yourown breadis easy. But to ensure that you get a perfectloaf of breadthe veryfirst time, follow my instruction.

Wash thewhole buckwheatgroats in acolanderunder running water for a couple of minutes.
Put the buckwheat in alarge mixing bowl, glass if possible. Add 2 liters of water and mix.
Cover with a lid orplastic wrapand let the buckwheat soak for 12 hours or overnight atroom temperature.
After 12 hours, drain the buckwheat in a colander. Do not rinse it.
Put the buckwheat in akitchen blenderand add 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Add a pinch of sea salt and blend it briefly. You will have a runny yogurt-like mixture that still has some texture.
Leave the dough to ferment for 24 hours. It will rise to 1.5 times its size.

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Preheat an oven to 200’C (400’F)
Prepare aloaf panby greasing it with some coconut or extra virgin olive oil.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. I use anon-stick silicon bread pan. You can also use someparchment paperto avoid the loaf sticking to the pan.

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Sprinkled some sunflower andchia seedson top. You can use any of your favorite sweet orsavory toppings.
Bake for 1.5 hours. Take it out. Let it cool in a pan.
Once the bread is cool enough to handle, remove it from the baking pan and let it cool on awire rack.
For thebest resultsonly cut the bread once it is cooled down completely. Enjoy!

Find a printable recipe in therecipe cardbelow.

How to serve buckwheat bread?

This delicious bread is very versatile and can be used the same way you would use your regular bread:

How to store buckwheat bread

You can keep this bread in anairtight containerin the fridge for a week.
You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Cool the bread completely and slice it. Put some baking paper between the slices so that they don’t stick together. Put the bread slices in an air-tight container or in a freezer bag. Take a slice out when you need it and warm it up in a toaster. Do not defrost and freeze the bread again.

Variations

While this gluten-free buckwheat breadis already delicious and nutritious on its own, it could be fun to add some more ingredients.

Nuts make agreat additionto this wholesome bread.
Dried fruit, such as dried cherries or raisins add some sweetness.
Flaxseed,pumpkin seeds, orsunflower seedsadd some crunch and extra nutrients.
Herbs and spices. Fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or sage can add a savory note to yourhearty loaf. Italian herbs are my favorite

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy buckwheat groats?

Nowadays you can find buckwheat in agrocery store, it is usually stored in a health aisle. If you can find it in the supermarket, try to look for it in thelocal health food storeor online. Amazon always has gluten-free buckwheat in stock.

Can I use toasted buckwheat?

Yes, you can. However, I had better results with unroasted groats.

Should I add somebaking powderto make the bread lighter?

No, the baking soda or powder won’t affect the bread’s texture.

Can I add some xanthan gum to the recipe?

No xanthan gum is not required.

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Ingredients

500 g organic raw buckwheat groats
Pinch of salt
Water

Instructions

Wash the buckwheat groats in a colander under running water for a couple of minutes.
Put the buckwheat in a large glass bowl. Add 2 litres of water and let soak the buckwheat for 12 hours or overnight at room temperature.
After 12 hours, drain the the buckwheat in a colander. Do not rinse the buckwheat.
Put the buckwheat in a kitchen blender and add 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Add a pinch of salt and blend it briefly. You must have a runny yoghurt-like mixture that still has some texture.
Cover the bowl with a lid or a plastic wrap and leave the dough ferment for 24 hours. It will rise to 1.5 times its size.
Preheat an oven to 200’C (400’F)
Prepare a loaf pan by greasing it with some olive or coconut oil and transfer the batter into the tin. You can also use parchment paper if you prefer.
Sprinkled some sunflower and chia seeds on top or any other of your favorite toppings.
Bake for 1.5 hours. Let it cool
Once the bread is cool enough to handle, remove it from the bread tin and let cool on a wire rack completely.
Enjoy!

Notes

This bread will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for a week.

Slice the bread and freeze it in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Take one slice at a time and reheat it in a toaster.

Add any seeds or nuts to this bread if you like. If you do, add them just before you bake the bread, after the dough is fully fermented.

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