CHOCOLATE BUCKWHEAT LAYER CAKE-4
Apr 26, 2022

Buckwheat Chocolate Cake (gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free)

I absolutely love baking with buckwheat flour. It has a robust, earthy flavor and impressive nutritional profile. Paired with a high-quality raw cacao powder and extra virgin olive oil, you get a phytonutrient-rich healing dessert! Both buckwheat flour and cacao powder are rich sources of flavonoids and polyphenols. These compounds have numerous beneficial impacts on different systems in the body. Did you know that polyphenols interact with the gut microbiota and act as prebiotics for beneficial bacteria?

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How to Make Raw Buckwheat Flour Gluten-Free
Jul 15, 2020

How to Make Raw Buckwheat Flour

Did you know that buckwheat isn’t technically a grain, but a fruit seed? Despite being commonly grouped with cereal grains due to its similar culinary uses, buckwheat belongs to a completely different botanical family. It’s naturally gluten-free, nutrient-dense, and incredibly versatile—making it a favorite ingredient in whole foods and allergen-friendly kitchens. For over two decades, I’ve used raw, freshly ground buckwheat flour in my gluten-free baking recipes. It’s one of the secret ingredients that gives my baked goods their unique texture, mild flavor, and nutrient boost.

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Dec 29, 2009

Thin Buckwheat Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free, Yeast-Free, Vegan)

I am not sure how many of you have fond memories of pizza. From what we hear, pizza is sorely missed when going gluten and dairy-free. This yeast-free, gluten-free (and xanthan gum-free) crust recipe is a newer creation of mine. I do have another yeast-risen sorghum crust that I haven't shared yet.

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