Teff Flour vs Buckwheat Flour

A side-by-side guide to substituting Buckwheat Flour for Teff Flour (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.75 cup of Buckwheat Flour for every 1 cup of Teff Flour.

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Teff Flour

Base unit: cup

Read the full guide: Teff Flour

Buckwheat Flour

Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)

Tags: vegandairy-freegluten-free

Notes: Stronger, earthier taste and denser crumb; use 25% less as it's more assertive. Add 1-2 tbsp extra liquid per cup.

Read the full guide: Buckwheat Flour

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When to use Buckwheat Flour instead of Teff Flour

Stronger, earthier taste and denser crumb; use 25% less as it's more assertive. Add 1-2 tbsp extra liquid per cup. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Buckwheat Flour for Teff Flour?

Yes — Stronger, earthier taste and denser crumb; use 25% less as it's more assertive. Add 1-2 tbsp extra liquid per cup. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Teff Flour to Buckwheat Flour?

Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Teff Flour and Buckwheat Flour interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Stronger, earthier taste and denser crumb; use 25% less as it's more assertive..

Is Buckwheat Flour a better substitute than other options for Teff Flour?

Buckwheat Flour is one of the options SubSwap lists for Teff Flour. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Teff Flour substitutes.

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