Buckwheat Pancakes with Berry Compote

Ingredients

• 1 cup Buckwheat Flour
• 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 2 tbsp Melted Butter
• 1 tbsp Flaxseed Meal
• 3 tbsp Water
• 2 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup

Instructions

1. 1In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of buckwheat flour, 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 tsp of baking powder, 2 tbsp of sugar, and 0.5 tsp of salt until well combined.
2. 2In a separate small bowl, combine the 1 tbsp of flaxseed meal and 3 tbsp of water. Stir the mixture thoroughly and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to thicken.
3. 3To the bowl containing the flaxseed meal and water mixture, add the 1.5 cup of milk and the 2 tbsp of melted butter. Stir these wet ingredients together until they are fully incorporated.
4. 4Pour the entire wet ingredient mixture from the small bowl into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until the ingredients are just combined and no dry streaks of flour remain; the batter should still be slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
5. 5Place a griddle or a large frying pan over medium heat, aiming for a surface temperature of 325-350°F (160-175°C). Once hot, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until small bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
6. 6Carefully flip each pancake and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes on the second side, until golden brown and cooked through. While the remaining pancakes cook, begin preparing the berry compote: in a medium saucepan, combine the 2 cups of mixed berries, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, and 2 tbsp of maple syrup.
7. 7Place the saucepan over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer (around 190-200°F / 88-93°C). Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
8. 8Serve the buckwheat pancakes immediately, topped generously with the warm berry compote.

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