buckwheat flour substitutes

5 substitutes · avg score 9.3 · Dark, earthy flour ground from buckwheat groats. Naturally gluten-free and used for soba noodles, blini, pancakes, and galettes.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Oat Flour

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild earthy flavor, similar density

02

Whole Wheat Flour

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Denser and nuttier; contains gluten unlike buckwheat, use in breads and muffins for hearty crumb

03

Rye Flour

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Dark and earthy like buckwheat

04

Spelt Flour

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Lighter flavor, not GF

05

Bread Flour

6.7
1 cup : 1/3 cup

High-protein wheat flour; use for up to 3/4 of blend, barley's nutty flavor will be muted

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