You'll be surprised how easy it is to make buckwheat bread!
An easy and simple recipe for everyone
The result is a heavy, dense bread with a texture similar to Russian-style bread. You can add your favorite toppings such as seeds, raisins, and nuts.
A perfect bite! Don't confuse it with roasted brown buckwheat, which has a strong taste.
Green buckwheat has a delicate and wonderful taste, and it's easy to make various things from it like tortillas, noodles, and bread.
Although it resembles a grain, botanically, buckwheat is a seed and contains a high amount of minerals, carbohydrates, protein, and no gluten at all.
This bread recipe is very easy and does not require kneading, a mixer, or dealing with yeast.
Some details about buckwheat you didn't know:
- Buckwheat has been eaten for almost 10,000 years because it contains good amounts of protein.
- Buckwheat is rich in fiber, zinc, and antioxidants. It does not contain gluten, making it suitable for those who are sensitive to it.
- It is considered to help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- Due to its high fiber content, it helps with satiety and is highly recommended for athletes.
Nutritional Values of Buckwheat Bread
One slice of bread (out of 15), weighing 30 grams, contains:
- 120 calories
- 4 grams protein
- 24 grams carbohydrates
- 1.5 grams fat
- 3.3 grams dietary fiber
Bread Additions:
- Pumpkin Seeds: 20 kcal, 1g protein, 1g fat – rich in zinc, which helps improve energy levels and mood.
- Sunflower Seeds: 15 kcal, 1g protein, 1g fat – rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. Among other things, these seeds are rich in phytosterols (a natural compound similar in structure to cholesterol but helps lower blood cholesterol).
- Raisins: 40 kcal, 0g protein, 0g fat
- Oats: 30 kcal, 1g protein, 1g fat, 1g dietary fiber
- Garlic clove
- Teaspoon of turmeric for color
Nutritionist and fitness trainer Noam Bachar participated in the preparation of this article.
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