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A traditional Acadian buckwheat pancake

Ploye is a type of pancake made primarily from buckwheat flour, and is a traditional dish in Acadian cuisine, particularly in the Madawaska region of Maine and New Brunswick. Unlike typical pancakes, ployes are not flipped during cooking, resulting in a unique texture and appearance.

Ingredients and Preparation[edit]

Ployes are made from a simple batter consisting of buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, water, and a pinch of salt. The batter is mixed until smooth and then poured onto a hot griddle or skillet. Unlike traditional pancakes, ployes are cooked only on one side, which gives them a spongy texture and a bubbly surface.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Ployes hold a special place in Acadian culture and are often served at community gatherings and festivals. They are typically eaten as a side dish with meat, fish, or stew, but can also be enjoyed with butter, syrup, or jam.

Variations[edit]

While the basic recipe for ployes remains consistent, variations exist depending on regional preferences. Some cooks may add a bit of sugar to the batter for a sweeter taste, while others might incorporate milk instead of water for a richer flavor.

Serving Suggestions[edit]

Ployes are versatile and can be served in various ways:

As a side dish with boiled dinners or fricot
Spread with butter and maple syrup for a sweet treat
Rolled up with jam or jelly for a quick snack

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Ploye''' is a type of [[pancake]] made from [[buckwheat]], wheat flour, baking powder and water. It is a traditional dish of the [[Acadian]] people, particularly in the [[Madawaska]] region of northwestern [[New Brunswick]], Canada, and the [[St. John Valley]] of northern [[Maine]], United States.
+{{Short description|A traditional Acadian buckwheat pancake}}
-== History ==
+[[File:Ployes.jpg|thumb|right|A stack of ployes served with butter]]
-The origins of the ploye can be traced back to the 18th century when the Acadians were exiled from [[Nova Scotia]] and settled in the Madawaska region. The Acadians adopted the use of buckwheat from the [[First Nations]] people and began to make ployes as a staple food.
-== Preparation ==
+'''Ploye''' is a type of pancake made primarily from [[buckwheat flour]], and is a traditional dish in [[Acadian]] cuisine, particularly in the [[Madawaska]] region of [[Maine]] and [[New Brunswick]]. Unlike typical pancakes, ployes are not flipped during cooking, resulting in a unique texture and appearance.
-To prepare a ploye, the dry ingredients are mixed together, then water is added to make a thin batter. The batter is then ladled onto a hot, ungreased griddle and cooked until bubbles form on the surface and the edges become dry. Unlike most pancakes, ployes are only cooked on one side. They are traditionally served with [[maple syrup]], [[molasses]], or rolled up with [[cretons]] (a pork spread).
-== Cultural Significance ==
+==Ingredients and Preparation==
-Ployes have a significant cultural importance in the Madawaska region. The annual [[Ploye Festival]] is held in [[Fort Kent, Maine]], where the world's largest ploye was cooked in 2014. Ployes are also a common sight at local fairs and festivals in the St. John Valley and Madawaska region.
+Ployes are made from a simple batter consisting of [[buckwheat flour]], [[all-purpose flour]], [[baking powder]], [[water]], and a pinch of [[salt]]. The batter is mixed until smooth and then poured onto a hot griddle or skillet. Unlike traditional pancakes, ployes are cooked only on one side, which gives them a spongy texture and a bubbly surface.
-== Variations ==
+==Cultural Significance==
-There are several variations of the ploye. Some recipes use only buckwheat flour, while others use a combination of buckwheat and wheat flour. Some people add eggs or milk to the batter, while others prefer a vegan version with just water. The size of the ploye can also vary, from small, bite-sized pancakes to larger ones that are the size of a dinner plate.
+Ployes hold a special place in Acadian culture and are often served at community gatherings and festivals. They are typically eaten as a side dish with [[meat]], [[fish]], or [[stew]], but can also be enjoyed with [[butter]], [[syrup]], or [[jam]].
-== See Also ==
+==Variations==
+While the basic recipe for ployes remains consistent, variations exist depending on regional preferences. Some cooks may add a bit of [[sugar]] to the batter for a sweeter taste, while others might incorporate [[milk]] instead of water for a richer flavor.
+==Serving Suggestions==
+Ployes are versatile and can be served in various ways:
+* As a side dish with [[boiled dinner]]s or [[fricot]]
+* Spread with [[butter]] and [[maple syrup]] for a sweet treat
+* Rolled up with [[jam]] or [[jelly]] for a quick snack
+==Related Pages==
 * [[Acadian cuisine]]
-* [[Buckwheat pancake]]
+* [[Buckwheat]]
-* [[List of pancakes]]
+* [[Pancake]]
 [[Category:Acadian cuisine]]
 [[Category:Pancakes]]
-[[Category:Canadian cuisine]]
-[[Category:American cuisine]]
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