Julia Sherman makes Buckwheat Groat Pancakes

<p>On <i>Play Me a Recipe, </i>your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters (if you're in Apple Podcasts, swipe up on the episode player page—the podcast chapters will be at the bottom).  </p><p>If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Julia starts listing them at <a href="https://play-me-a-recipe.simplecast.com/episodes/julia-sherman-arty-parties-best-recipes-buckwheat-groat-pancakes?t=47s">:47</a>) before starting the episode.</p><p><a href="https://food52.com/recipes/86804-best-buckwheat-pancake-recipe-with-groats?preview=true">Gluten-Free Buckwheat Groat Pancakes</a><br />Serves 5 to 7</p><ul><li>1 1/2 cups (270 grams) hulled buckwheat groats</li><li>1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar</li><li>Dried or dehydrated blueberries (optional)</li><li>2 dates, pitted</li><li>1/2 cup (120 milliliters) plain full-fat yogurt</li><li>1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk, buttermilk, or almond milk</li><li>4 whole large eggs</li><li>2 large egg whites</li><li>2 ripe bananas</li><li>1 teaspoon kosher salt</li><li>1/2 teaspoon almond extract</li><li>2 teaspoons baking powder</li><li>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>Ghee or coconut oil, for cooking</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Do ahead</strong><br />Add the buckwheat groats to a bowl with the apple cider vinegar and cover with 3 inches (7.5cm) of water. Let stand for 8 hours of overnight. In the morning, drain and rinse until the water runs clear.</li><li><strong>Make the pancakes</strong><br />If using dried blueberries, soak them in warm water in a small dish to rehydrate for 10 minutes. Remove them from the water and squeeze them dry just before cooking.</li><li>Preheat the oven to 200°F (90°C) and place a baking sheet inside to keep your pancakes warm.</li><li>If your dates are