A Blini is a simple Russian pancake that is an excellent basis of starters and canapes. Blinis are smaller than normal American pancakes. Best served with sour cream, smoked salmon, caviar or even syrup and should be warm.
Blini
Blinis are Russian pancakes that when served with sour cream and other toppings makes these a perfect canapé.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pack active dry yeast
- 2 1/4 cups warm milk
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in about 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm milk in a large mixing bowl and allow to proof for 10 minutes.1 pack active dry yeast, 2 1/4 cups warm milk
- Stir in the remaining milk, butter, and egg yolks.1 tbsp butter, 2 large eggs
- Sift the flour, sugar, and salt together and stir into the yeast mixture until smooth.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter.
- Cover the bowl with a dish towel and allow to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Fry in batches in a lightly greased skillet or griddle, forming pancakes about 3 inches (7 cm) in diameter, until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g