How to make buckwheat crepes and blinis

If you have guests or want to prepare something with guaranteed success for the little ones, you will love the crepes or blinis. These pancakes of different sizes They can be used for breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner, as is or with sweet or savory fillings. The possibilities are almost endless and they are also a good way to incorporate buckwheat or buckwheat into your diet.

How crepes and blinis are made

The Crepesof French origin, are very thin pancakes the size of a large plate and are usually eaten with sweet or savory fillings (called cookies). Throughout France there are countless small bistros and crêperies that serve only this delicacy.

In this video you have the recipe to make buckwheat crepes.

The blinis they are first cousins ​​of the crepes, but of slave origin. They are smaller pancakes, about 5 to 10 cm in diameter.

The main difference between both types is that the blinis are prepared with yeast, so they are more spongy. They resemble the famous American pancakes.

In its original versionblinis are prepared with fresh yeast or baker’s yeast, but to make a simpler version, we can use pastry yeast or chemical yeast and a little vinegar, which help make the dough fluffy without the need for fermentation.

The main ingredients of the two types of pancakes are flour, milk and eggs. The traditional versions of these already international dishes are prepared with buckwheat flour (or combination of wheat and buckwheat flour)a very nutritious and gluten-free pseudocereal.

In this post I will explain how to make crepes and blinis with buckwheat. The flavor of buckwheat can be strong, hence this option can be a good way to enjoy it and become familiar with its flavor, which is delicious in pancakes.

The version without milk or eggs

To make the pancakes in a vegetable version, it is easy to replace the milk with a vegetable drink that we normally use. We can replace the egg, which helps bind the dough, with chickpea flour.

Vegetable pancakes can be a little more fragile and will we have to turn more carefully. The trick is to use a good skillet, for example cast iron, heat it well and not make them too big.

Buckwheat crepes

Ingredients (for 10-12 crepes):

200 g of buckwheat flour 500 ml of milk or vegetable drink 2 eggs A pinch of salt 1 tablespoon of melted butter

Preparation:

Pour the milk or vegetable drink into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, the eggs and beat well.Go adding the flour in the form of rain, mixing, so that lumps do not form. Add the butter, mix well and let it rest for 30 minutes. Grease a good non-stick frying pan with a little oil.Pour a portion of batter into the center of the pan. and turn to spread the dough all over the surface.cook for a couple of minutes until the dough is curdled. Flip it over with a spatula, very carefully, and cook another minute on the other side. If the dough is too liquid and the crepes break, add a little more flour. If the crepes come out too thick, add a little milk. Continue cooking until the batter is finished.

Preparation: 5 minutes
Rest: 30 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes

Vegan buckwheat crepes

Ingredients (for 10-12 crepes):

200 g of buckwheat flour550 ml of vegetable drink2 tablespoons of chickpea flourA pinch of salt1 tablespoon of olive oil

Preparation:

Pour the vegetable drink into a bowl, add a pinch of salt.Mix the buckwheat flour with the chickpea flour. Go adding the flour to the vegetable drink in the form of rain, mixing, so that lumps do not form. Add the oil, mix well and let it rest for 30 minutes.Grease with a little oil a good nonstick skillet.Pour a portion of batter into the center of the pan. and turn to spread the dough all over the surface. Cook for a couple of minutes until the dough is curdled.Flip it over with a spatula, very carefully and cook another minute on the other side. If the dough is too liquid and the crepes break, add a little more flour. If the crepes come out too thick, add a little more of the vegetable drink. Continue cooking until the batter is finished.

Preparation: 5 minutes
Rest: 30 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes

Buckwheat blinis

Ingredients (for 20 small blinis):

150 g of buckwheat flour 2 eggs 2 teaspoons of baking yeast 300 ml of milk or vegetable drink 1 teaspoon of vinegar A pinch of salt Oil for frying

Preparation:

In a bowl, mix the buckwheat flour with salt and yeast.Add the beaten eggs and go adding the vegetable drink or milk little by little, mixing, so that lumps do not form. At the end add the vinegar.In a frying pan heat a little oil. With a tablespoon add the dough to the pan and form small discs about 5-7 cm in diameter. When you see bubbles form, flip them over and cook on the other side.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes

Vegan buckwheat blinis

Ingredients (for 20 small blinis):

150 g buckwheat flour2 tablespoons chickpea flour2 teaspoons baking yeast350 ml vegetable drink1 teaspoon vinegarA pinch of saltOil for frying

Preparation:

In a bowl, mix the buckwheat flour with chickpea flour, salt and yeast.Go adding the vegetable drink little by little, mixing, so that no lumps are formed. Add the vinegar.In a frying pan, heat a little oil. With a tablespoon add the dough to the pan and form small discs about 5-7 cm in diameter. When you see bubbles form, flip them over and cook on the other side.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes

Ideas for fillings for crepes and blinis

And here we leave you some ideas of healthy fillings for these pancakes, be they crepes or blinis.

Savory fillings:

Scrambled tofu and vegetables.Sauteed mushrooms and cheese.Sautéed spinach and fried egg or smoked tofu cubes.hummustomato and avocado slices, lettuce leaves.Pesto, cherry tomatoes and baked aubergines with arugula leaves.Sautéed Chickpeas with cilantro and cumin, avocado cubes and fresh cilantro.Sliced ​​tomato, mozzarella, toasted pine nuts and fresh basil.Cream cheese or silken tofu, sundried tomatoes, walnuts and basil.samosa-like filling: Boiled potatoes and curried peas with fresh coriander. Bolognese with lentils and green leaves.

Sweet fillings:

Homemade jam. Hazelnut and chocolate cream.Applesauce with cinnamon, coconut yogurt and a couple of nuts.peanut butter, caramelized banana and dark chocolate chips.Strawberries and cashew cream.Blueberries, maple syrup and a couple tablespoons of ricotta or silken tofu.Butter or coconut butter, coconut sugar and cinnamon.Vanilla ice cream, coconut cream and forest fruits.almond butterdate and peach syrup.Baked Pears with cinnamon and a couple of tablespoons of almond yogurt and chopped almonds.