Ployes (Acadian Buckwheat Pancakes)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Thin, spongy, one-sided pancakes made from buckwheat and wheat flour with water, eaten hot with butter or molasses. Makes 12 ployes in about 45 minutes.

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 10 min

Total 45 min

Yield 12 ployes

Ingredients

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2 cups (240 g)buckwheat flour
1 cup (120 g)all-purpose flour
3 tspbaking powder
1 tspsalt
2 cups (480 ml)cold water
1 cup (240 ml)boiling water
¼ cup (60 g)butter
⅓ cup (80 ml)molasses

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Instructions

Whisk both flours, baking powder and salt.
Stir in the cold water, then the boiling water, until smooth and thin like crêpe batter. Rest 10 minutes.
Heat an ungreased nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Pour about 1/3 cup (80 ml) of batter in and spread it thin. Cook on one side only, 2 to 3 minutes, until the top is covered in tiny holes and dry.
Slide onto a plate without flipping. Serve hot with butter and molasses, folded or rolled.

Tips

Never flip a ployes; the dry top is the signature.
Stir the batter before each pour.
Use pure buckwheat for a stronger flavor.
Good with hot coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make ployes (acadian buckwheat pancakes)?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 12 ployes.

How should I store ployes (acadian buckwheat pancakes)?

Best fresh; refrigerate leftovers 2 days and warm in a skillet.

Can I make ployes (acadian buckwheat pancakes) ahead?

Best made just before serving. Best fresh; refrigerate leftovers 2 days and warm in a skillet.

A thin buckwheat pancake of the Madawaska region on the New Brunswick-Maine border. Serve it with hot coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

173 Calories / serving

4.4g Fat

29.9g Carbs

3.0g Protein

7.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2076 cal · 53g fat · 359g carbs · 36g protein · 86g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.